You may have trouble getting insurance if the property has knob and tube.Plumbing is also important.

Management is impossible to select until you have picked and vetted a firm- while it is an operating expense, you're likely going to pay from GOI...so assume closer to 12% NOIYour vacancy is pretty low, but it's all relative here...I would at least set aside 1-2 months gross rent for an unexpected turnoverIf you can insure a 4-unit property for $150/mo. you have an awesome agentAssuming 50% of your income will go to OpEX is pointless.

Does anyone usually verify that the general contractor they are hiring are licensed and insured?

For purposes of this provision, “diligent effort” includes, but is not limited to, timely furnishing all documents and information and paying of all fees and charges requested by Buyer’s mortgage broker and lender in connection with Buyer’s mortgage loan application.

F.e. you'd need a banker, an attorney, an insurance broker, etc...

Download PDF Edit Report Discuss in Forums Other Actions $1,500.00 Monthly Income $786.67 Monthly Expenses $713.33 Monthly Cashflow 12.53% Pro Forma Cap $10,024.00 NOI $18,480.00 Total Cash Needed 46.32% Cash on Cash ROI 18.26% Purchase Cap Rate Expenses Income 50% Rule Total operating expenses: $664.67 Mortgage expenses: $122.00 Vacancy: $75.00 Repairs: $75.00 CapEx: $75.00 Insurance: $150.00 Management: $150.00 P&I: $122.00 Property Taxes: $139.67 $54,900 Purchase Price Purchase Closing Costs $2,500.00 Estimated Repairs $5,000.00 Total Project Cost $62,400.00 After Repair Value $80,000.00 Down Payment $10,980.00 Loan Amount $43,920.00 Loan Points $0.00 Amortized Over 30 years Loan Interest Rate Monthly P&I $122.00 Total Cash Needed $18,480.00

Expenses include maintenance at $200/unit or $800 total (Courtesy Patrol, Exterior Building, Grounds, Insurance, Water and Sewer) and water averages around $125/month total.  

Just think about your insurance deductibles for those bigger claims like hail storm. 

another related question - is home insurance cost different between condos and single family?

Based on my credit, income, and a few documents I had to provide they were able to get me the money in 5 business days.