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Madeline McKune Seller finance + private money?
10 November 2022 | 7 replies
Even at 100% your holding costs could evaporate your reserves in 6 months, and even if the lender provides some funds for the project rarely is it enough. 
Matt Kvalheim Sell Primary Home, Invest the Equity and Become a Renter?
10 May 2014 | 7 replies
This is what I modeled out (below).Downpayment25%# of Units15 Lease Amount562,500Purchase750,000 Annual Interest Rate4.75%Downpayment187,500Period360Rent/Unit700 Monthly Payments$2,934 Rent10,500 Vacancy @10%(1,050)Mgmt @10%(1,050)Repairs/Reserve @8%(840)Utilities(300)P&I(2,934)Insurance(83)Property Tax @2.5%(1,250)Net Monthly2,9922% Rule1.4%Cash Flow19950% Rule154Total Investment187,500ROI24%Monthly Cash2,992Cap Rate9.5%I think a seasoned investor could probably do a lot better, but I want to realistic about what I might be able to find in the market.
Mark Murray ROI vs. Cash Flow
7 September 2016 | 2 replies
On the other hand, keep some cash in reserve as there's always an unexpected expense.
Robert Ombres Starting a "partnership," but which Legal Entity?
18 September 2016 | 6 replies
A daily rental manager needs to provide some sort of reservation service (preferably it includes an online presence), physically inspect and clean the property each day as your renters check in and out, and provide a linen exchange and laundry service for the sheets, towels, etc.  
Eric Schroeder Hailing from Colorado
3 November 2016 | 15 replies
I don't have any reserve money for a down payment at this time.  
Yvette Chung First Timer Home Buyer - Looking at a duplex
10 December 2016 | 17 replies
Hopefully your personal finances are in order, and you have enough reserves for other things that might come up in home ownership.
Gary Baker 1%-2% rental rule of thumb
10 January 2017 | 35 replies
In a HOA situation you need to factor that in right away @ -$375/mo effectively making your take $725 before any other expenses and reserves.  
Aaron Smith Help approaching owner to carry 2nd note
10 January 2017 | 8 replies
That would take ALL of my down money with nothing left for reserves
Sean Kirkham Potential Headwinds in 2017 for Investors
16 January 2017 | 4 replies
I saw just yesterday that one of the key Fed Reserve chairman mentioned perhaps one increase this year so we are starting to see more cool heads prevail.