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11 September 2017 | 14 replies
@Andrew Michaud I would focus your spend on what will generate the most income for you either through increase rents or reduced expenses.
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10 November 2017 | 17 replies
The numbers tell me I will make ~600 per month including all the expenses on maintenance, vacancy, etc.
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18 September 2017 | 7 replies
Again leveraging your PM skills and passion, you can partner with others to tackle multiple deals and be an active investor to support your living expenses today.
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18 September 2017 | 5 replies
It's a bit more expensive up front but saves a ton of money in the long run.
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10 September 2017 | 1 reply
Just wanted to see most expensive homes people have purchased that actually cash flow?
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21 September 2017 | 27 replies
Being an agent does save you the commission expense so that is great- It does take work, but sounds like you are ready to get it done!
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12 September 2017 | 4 replies
I would increase your CapEx and Maintenance expenses (I use 10% each for older, lower valued properties), but I err on the conservative side.
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11 September 2017 | 15 replies
Not so much 1,000 cash flow (I also assume you are talking about actual net income after expenses, including ongoing repairs, management, replacements).
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13 September 2017 | 11 replies
@Filipe Pereira Thank you so much, I will look into that.Also on a side note from your other posts about potential heavy expensed utilities such as HVAC units, water heaters, dishwashers, etc., although having cash on reserve for repairs is crucial, I would suggest purchasing a home warranty for your properties, to have a little piece of mind.
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11 September 2017 | 2 replies
They also pay operating expenses and utilities, which is the other two of the triple net.