Typically the properties are sold as is and require rehabilitation loans, or cash offers.

- it's always good to see another Hoosier utilizing this great site!

Utilize a joint venture for the property, or go with a hard money lender if you are sure that you can get the place fixed up and rented out in enough time to pay back the loan

You can typically do the math from there. 

I am very reluctant to utilize the financial information provided on the loopnet properties.

Here are the duties that can be performed according to the FREC:Permissible Activities of an Unlicensed AssistantUnlicensed assistant is defined as support stafffor a real estate corporation or other licensed individuals.Answer the phone and forward callsFill out and submit listings and changes to any multiple listing serviceFollow-up on loan commitments after a contract has been negotiated and generally secure the status reports on the loan progressAssemble documents for closingSecure documents (public information) from courthouse, utility district, etc.Have keys made for company listings, order surveys, termite inspections, home inspections and home warranties with the.licensed employer's approvalWrite ads for approval of the licensee and the supervising broker, and place advertising (newspaper ads, update web sites, etc); prepare flyers and promotionalinformation for approval by licensee and the supervising brokerReceive, record and deposit earnest money, security deposits and advance rentsOnly type the contract forms for approval by licensee and supervising brokerMonitor licenses and personnel filesCompute commission checksPlace signs on propertyOrder items of repair as directed by licenseePrepare flyers and promotional information for approval by licensee and supervising brokerAct as a courier service to deliver documents, pick-up keysPlace routine telephone calls on late rent paymentsSchedule appointments for licensee to show a listed propertyBe at an open house for: o Security pulposeso Hand out materials (brochures)Answer questions conceming a listing from which the answer must be obtained from the licensed employer-approved printed information and is objective innature (not subjective comments)Gather information for a Comparative Market AnalysisGather information for an appraisalHand out objective, written infonnation on a listing or rental

I like utilizing BP podcasts since they cover several different REI strategies.

Also he says he owes 1800 in back rent/utilities and 300 cable bill.

Does anyone know what's typical or know where I can find what % I should put in the calculator for the following in Indianapolis :Vacancy Repairs and Maintenance Cap ExAnnual GrowthAnnual PV Growth Annual Expenses GrowthSales Expenses Thanks!

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