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27 August 2021 | 11 replies
I'm able to pay off the mortgage, utilities, and all other expenses each month and still have cash flow leftover ($200-$250).
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22 December 2021 | 57 replies
Another thing I've been doing is utilizing a productivity planner.
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24 August 2021 | 8 replies
PP $310k GAR $25400 Total expenses $6,400 (Taxes $1900, Insurance $1,300 Maintenance $ 100, Vacancy reserve $2,200 self managing, Utilities & trash and lawnservice paid by tenant) NOI $20,000 Cash flow $6,275 Cash on cash return 7.82% Now since I have never done this, I have gathered the information and plugged the numbers in where I could.
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30 August 2021 | 2 replies
I'll need to start utilizing private/hard money to continue acquiring properties.
30 August 2021 | 4 replies
One benefit you may get out out of a side by side duplex is the splitting of utilities.
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26 August 2021 | 8 replies
That could be an option, to bring in friends and family as partners or if any of your connections have sizable equity, they can also utilize a HELOC.
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26 August 2021 | 3 replies
No HOA, ~450/mo insurance (expensive, high fire area), $400/mo other utilities. 3% maintenance reserve, 3% closing costs etc. 3.2% 30 year fixed 20% down mortgage...could likely shop for better terms with an accepted offer.I'm assuming 20-30% of home value depreciated in the first year via cost segregation study and purchase price of 1.55MM which is an "outlandish" bid well above asking I'm considering but am shocked at how the numbers are still working.
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25 August 2021 | 2 replies
Here are my major concerns/questions below:1) HIRE CPA: Despite this being my first property (in the process of purchasing a second), is it recommended to utilize a CPA.
25 August 2021 | 2 replies
Current rent is $500 with all utilities payed by landlord.
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28 August 2021 | 13 replies
Prices are higher for food, utilities, gasoline etc.5.