27 January 2020 | 1 reply
I'd budget 12-15% combined with repairs.I bet you can get management for closer to 8% on a 16-unit property.Insurance looks very low for a property you expect to be worth $500k.What about water/sewer?

28 January 2020 | 37 replies
Other than that I would not know where to invest other than staying away from water.

13 February 2020 | 17 replies
@Matthew ReumI’m also new to REI but I think that what he means is “capital expenditures” which (correct me if I'm wrong) include new roof, new water heater, and other BIG expenses that don't happen every month.

24 January 2020 | 1 reply
There has been a water issue, so that needs to be solved first.

21 February 2020 | 39 replies
We keep a lock box connected to the water spicket outside in case there is ever a malfunction with the key pad, so if guests can't get in, I can send them the code to the lock box to use the key.

25 January 2020 | 1 reply
For example, often fire damage is water damage--they put the red stuff out with wet stuff.
27 January 2020 | 8 replies
I have seen hot water heaters in bedroom closets but not furnaces.

27 January 2020 | 15 replies
In the end, water has a mind and power of it's own.

27 January 2020 | 2 replies
Have you talked to a local insurance agent.If you're going to get "$750 all bills paid" for each room, why aren't you including electric, gas, water/sewer, lawn care, and cable/internet in your expenses?

29 January 2020 | 11 replies
Or a pipe or water heater has been leaking for weeks?