
18 November 2011 | 11 replies
I have a contractor only have $10,000 bond.and he has a workman comp with "STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND" and it has no limit. anyone heard of STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND?

11 March 2013 | 8 replies
Eric Archer in the book says Originally posted by Eric Archer: Limited Liability for potential exposure to claims of creditors.

26 November 2011 | 50 replies
This is what we've done, and have been fortunate enuf to have found some investors here on BP to do just that.Am I to understand that you are part of some type of investment company that is competing for investors against those whom you are criticizing?

20 November 2011 | 12 replies
I believe that in rental business, tenants are the most critical part of the business.

22 November 2011 | 7 replies
. / $4,166.67Annual debt service “DS”Revenues:Monthly AnnuallyRental Income$935$11,220.00 (RI)Vacancy @ 8% ($74.80)($897.60)Net Rental Income $860.20$10,322.40 NRI)Operating Expenses:Property Tax- 1800 (this is being challenged currently, but no ruling at this time)Insurance- 1000 (estimate, I will get a quote on this for sure.)Maintenance- 1200 (Estimate)Utilities- 800 (Estimate)Advertising- 100 (Estimate)Total Operating Expenses (*Very Estimated*) = $4900 (TOE)Net Operating IncomeNRI-TOE= NOI$10,322.40-$4900= $5422.50 (NOI)Total Cash FlowNOI- DS= TCF$5.422.40-$4,166.67= $1,255.73Return on InvestmentTCF/ TCO= ROI$1,255.73/ $5,000= .2511 (25.11%)Cash on Cash (Considering- Down Payment, Upfront Repairs, Closing Costs)TCF/ TCO (W/repairs and closing costs)$1,255.73/ $6,500 ($5,000 DP + $0 Initial Repairs + $1,500 Closing Cost) = .1923 (19.23%)My thoughts regarding this deal: I think the asking price is a little high for the property considering it’s age, condition (off of visual inspection from the street level only), location, what limited comps I could find.

24 November 2011 | 3 replies
That will be a drag on housing prices because it limits demand.Local factors may come into play.

15 February 2012 | 6 replies
I doubt it, but wanted to check to see if there was a loophole.On solo 401ks, is the self employment income that you can contribute from, limited to whatever you report on schedule SE and pay self employment tax on?

21 November 2011 | 9 replies
As I'm still a poor working stiff at the moment, with limited time, I do rely on commercial broker contacts to give me an early look at things coming their way, that's been useful.And I didn't say Loopnet is garbage for everything.

3 February 2012 | 20 replies
The thought was that if it did, then I would look to start at that price in order limit my monthly negative cash flow.