Tamer Y.
How many properties to own under LLC
9 September 2018 | 8 replies
If you go to a local bank, they may only allow a certain number based on their comfort level.
Sean Beksinski
How to find a mentor ? For REI
3 October 2018 | 15 replies
And, the right questions are formulated as you become seasoned in your experience and understanding your risk level.
Matthew John
Should I raise the rent?
6 September 2018 | 7 replies
Since the upper unit tenant has been using the previous owner's wifi and doesn't have internet, I was thinking of having internet installed for $40/m in the bottom unit.
Cristina S.
Need urgent help! Am I chicken?
15 February 2018 | 9 replies
Your state may have more stringent requirements, but everything you need to know on a federal level is here: https://www.epa.gov/lead/real-estate-disclosure
Dustan Balkcom
New Member from Wisconsin
25 February 2018 | 8 replies
@Dustan Balkcom welcome glad to see another member from SE Wisc I am in Kenosha and currently have a 4unit which I house hack and have a 2nd duplex currently under contract (more of a fixer upper), also in kenosha.
Ben N.
Looking for recommendation to create + transfer property into LLC
1 March 2018 | 3 replies
Does anyone know a bank that will let me setup an account at the Series level?
Steven Dreyer
What can I do while I wait?
20 February 2018 | 8 replies
Are you planning to get a fixer-upper, or something fully rent ready?
Michael Pham
Inputs regarding properties in Hartford, Connecticut
12 October 2017 | 4 replies
I had attended one of those real estate seminars, then signed up for the next level of training which also included TAX liens.
Christopher Ward
Funding strategy for first deal
10 October 2017 | 3 replies
Of course it's all about comfort level and what kind of rentals you buy but you can certainly play it safe and do waaaay less than 100% cash.
Vinay C.
Closed my first house hacking deal in Los Angeles (LA) - Part 1
4 July 2020 | 23 replies
If we were to rent out the front house that we currently live in, I would estimate it to be about $3500 or more for it, since it was remodeled, and it looks great.Analysis:So I did the math (high level) using 2 different scenarios.Scenario 1: If both the houses were rented.Property/Deal ProfileGeneral GuidelinesPurchase Price700,0001 Percent Rule (%)0.857142857Down Payment (%)3.50%50 Percent Rule3000Down Payment ($)24500Cap Rate8.214857143Interest4%Cash-on-Cash Return26.73744578Term (years)30Loan amount687,321IncomeCash FlowRental Income 12500Total Monthly Income6000Rental Income 23500Total Monthly Expenses5075.33Laundry IncomeStorage IncomeMisc IncomeTotal Monthly Cash Flow924.67Total Monthly Income6,000Total Annual Cash Flow11096.04ExpensesCash-on-Cash ReturnTaxes750Down Payment24500Insurance58Closing Costs0Water/SewerRehab Budget30000GarbageMisc Other-13000ElectricGasTotal Investment41500HOA FeesLawn/SnowVacancy200Repairs200CapExProperty Mgmt.Mortgage Insurance Premium586.33Mortgage3281Total Monthly Expenses5,075.33Cash-on-Cash Return26.73744578 Based on the above analysis, here are the key takeaways – 1)The property cash flows - $924/month 2)Cash on cash return is 26% which is pretty good in LA I reckon.3)The main thing I would like to note is the solid Cap Rate of 8.2Scenario 2: The actual scenario with only one rental income since we moved into the front house.Property/Deal ProfileGeneral GuidelinesPurchase Price700,0001 Percent Rule (%)0.357142857Down Payment (%)3.50%50 Percent Rule1250Down Payment ($)24500Cap Rate2.214857143Interest4%Cash-on-Cash Return-74.46737349Term (years)30Loan Amount687321IncomeCash FlowRental Income 12500Total Monthly Income2500Rental Income 20Total Monthly Expenses5075.33Laundry IncomeStorage IncomeMisc IncomeTotal Monthly Cash Flow-2575.33Total Monthly Income2500Total Annual Cash Flow-30903.96ExpensesCash-on-Cash ReturnTaxes750Down Payment24500Insurance58Closing Costs0Water/SewerRehab Budget30000GarbageMisc Other-13000ElectricGasTotal Investment41500HOA FeesLawn/SnowVacancy200Repairs200CapExProperty Mgmt.Mortgage Insurance Premium586.33Mortgage3281Total Monthly Expenses5075.33Cash-on-Cash Return-74.46737349In the actual scenario, I am paying $2575 every month towards the house.