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22 January 2008 | 3 replies
So I basically have seen two basic formulas on these message boards to determine whether or not a property is a good buy.For rehabbing: (ARV * 70%) - repairs = Max Purchase PriceFor Renting: Rent * 50 = Max Purchase PriceI would like to buy a property to Rehab, but be able to fall back and rent it if I can't find a buyer quickly... while also having positive cash flow after mortgage and operating expenses.If I put an offer on a property for $25k and the ARV is $50k (if I put in all new flooring, paint, and redo the kitchen and both bathrooms) that leaves me $10k (According to the formula) for repairs which I could likely do if I'm doing it all myself.BUT...That would have me with $35k into the property, and I am only confident of being able to rent for $600...
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16 June 2008 | 38 replies
whats teh annual operating cost for this site?
10 July 2008 | 28 replies
You fail to take into account operating expenses, which include paying useless people to shuffle paper and pat each other on the back.
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24 January 2008 | 13 replies
I calculated the MOST I could pay would be 20KP&I: $126Taxes & Insurance: $233Total Payment: $360Operating expenses: $375 ($750/2)Cash flow: +$15What are your thoughts, is cash flow too close to operating expenses?
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13 February 2008 | 14 replies
They don't understand operating expenses and cash flow issues; and therefore end up losing money, and 2. they don't understand how to properly deal with tenants.Good Luck,Mike
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20 March 2008 | 3 replies
Yes you can make a “profit” in a non profit... well kind of… but it is offset by the non profit buying assets or expanding operations i.e. buildings, normal operational costs, payroll, growth etc.
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24 January 2008 | 11 replies
The business would operate at 100% capacity from the minute it is built.
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5 August 2010 | 35 replies
Only to really have us operating all their accounts in the background.
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21 January 2008 | 2 replies
I've only been involved in this for about 1.5 weeks, so let me know if I've left any important information out.The investment group is an LLC operating out of CA that does redevelopment in another state.
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11 May 2018 | 24 replies
The lender will analyze all of this with the business operation and will not look into your personal credit side.