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8 January 2019 | 0 replies
Hello again biggerpockets im going to start out using a HELOC from my old man’s house he will be having around a 200k heloc pretty soon and i will flip my first home some time late january or early February using a 100k or less of that helocI have recently made an amazing encounter with a broker that is in charged of selling off a local credit unions foreclosures and i have to say even with my inexperience’s in flips there is money to be made in my local market Currently looking at a property that is foreclosed on might go for 55k or 60k bank hasnt approved a price yet took a contractor that i trust and another one i never dealt with and around a similar bids 25k-35k repairs needed1950’s home has been updated electrical wise plumbing still not sure will get inspected and foundation is sound on slabNeeds roof redoneKitchen1 full Restroom1/2 restroomDriveway workDetached Garage work (door and cement work)Redo kitchen cielingRedo living room cielingMove electrical outletsRedo floor or overlay with laminate (ugly old tile)New paint in and out(ultimately on what i choose material wise prefabbed or custom) a recent house 3 houses down the same road was recently flipped and sold for 140k is sightly larger 1280 sqft vs 1080sqft (one im looking to buy) the realtor i deal with works for this broker as well and comps match the area for what the house sold and ultimately said if i fix n flip this property i should see minimum 125k selling price high of 145k (market is hot at the moment) Given i should over estimate the rehab 35k rehab 55k purchaseAll in at 90k Sales at minimum 125kPotential profit 35k minus holding cost expenses and commission to realtor should be arund 27.5k profit If this works out i would repeat and do more flips jn the future to build up enough cash (really want to build up 500k cash not counting HELOC) to were i can do multiple flips at a time and keeping 1 free and clear to have a high cash flowing sfr rentals sooner then just 200$ a month per door really want to have 800$ a month cash flowing properties I know alot of people like over leveraging and using OPM’s but this is my realistic niche i can accomplish especially in the hot market im currently inI run a restaurant as my full time “job” but can definitely get out and manage my contractor and have worked with him in the past, for sure one i get the hang of flipping ill probably stick a manager in my place and go full time flipping myself if it goes smoothly (never does i know)Would this method be worth while to build up cash fastest way without leveraging and using OPM’s for now with SFR’s and flipsGo easy on me i been reading alot of books and listening to podcasts daily and get the lingo of the real estate investing world and alot of different ideas from what other people have done in the past to be successful Like episode 121 from bp real estate podcasts those guys are my age and killing in their 20’s yes all hands on but they going strong for sure(Sorry long read)
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8 January 2019 | 1 reply
We are looking to cover all our bases with the due diligence process so we do not come across any unexpected surprises.
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4 February 2019 | 21 replies
Florida law states that a public adjuster can only charge based on the percentage of what they recover for you, so if you get 50k but you're owed 100 and the public adjuster gets you the other 50 - the PA is only paid a percentage of the second 50.
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12 January 2019 | 9 replies
Biggest problem was the city was a PITA especially when they charged me close to 1000 for permits and told me I only had 6 months and the state says I have a year.
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17 August 2018 | 1 reply
I have a bank that will give me 90% LTV but they charge a 1.5% Bank margin on top of prime rate.
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16 August 2018 | 7 replies
But might be exaggerated.3) We are charging the market rate for the apartment. 4) If moves out, we would rent the apartment to someone else.
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16 August 2018 | 1 reply
It was unexpected, and cool.
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17 August 2018 | 5 replies
I looked up the taxes and added them up and came up with a rate of 2.821909%, so that 3% estimate is very close, I got $423.29 so just about $27 less than your $450 per month.The Lawn Care, Repairs, and Capx seem like they are in the right ballpark and same with the Electric, Water and Gas.Now regarding the loan figures -- FHA charges Two Mortgage Insurance fees on each loan; Up Front Mortgage Insurance Premium (UFMIP) and Annual Mortgage Insurance (MIP) paid monthly.At a $180,000 purchase price your Base Loan amount is $173,700 (.965 x $180,000) which you have, but your Total Loan amount, which includes the UFMIP would be $176,739.75.
17 August 2018 | 5 replies
Then end the conversation with something like, "oh and by the way what do you charge for rent in _____ area?"
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19 August 2018 | 2 replies
I personally charge hourly for my services since it has been my experience that clients frequently underestimate their needs.