I hope to meter this expense out to tenants but in case that is not an option, a rough estimate would help in running my numbers.I've been googling around and found the following approximations and wanted to see if they are consistent with what you all are seeing:-cost of insurance in VA to be ~$80 (I'm assuming this is for SFH)-vacancy about 5%, conservatively ~8%These are the factors I am not sure of in my calculations.

Curious to see if more experienced investors use other methods so will follow this post in hopes of learning from others as well! 

One quick follow-up: Does this include personal legal fees prior to starting the official process?

Hi,Can anyone please guide me with the following requirment for one of our client.Our client is looking to hire 6 to  16 residential contractors, superintendents, etc each month in various geographies nationwide.

How it holds me back, is that when you hold a license, you are, or at least from a moral compass, should be held to a higher standard and follow the ethics of a real estate licensee. 

I followed up and mentioned that I wanted to increase rent about $50 (~3%) minimum.

Following, @Will Proulx, and I asked a similar question here recently.

Study the following: price of homes with 2/3/4+ bedrooms, RENT for homes with 2/3/4+ bedrooms, days properties are on the market, difference in sales prices for MF & SF homes then start looking at the actual neighborhoods: crime rate, unemployment rate, wages, any growth aspects.

*Reposting on the Maryland forum*Hi all,I am looking to get a HELOC on my primary to expand my rental portfolio and I came across Andrews Federal Credit Union with the following terms (property is in CA):The contact said they can go as high as 100% LTV after approval of appraisal ($450).

I think it is a great long term strategy.However, I am also a value investor and I follow Warren Buffet's methods and I only buy when I see value.