
28 December 2009 | 12 replies
Most equate the BPO value with comps regardless of the circumstances.

22 August 2015 | 8 replies
This takes a lot of the back and forth away from the whole equation.

28 April 2020 | 19 replies
Here are the numbers if I rent my current house (thanks @eric fernwood , I'm borrowing the equations you've used on your posts): Purchase Price: $275,000Comps: $320,000 (house with exact same floorplan/landscaping across the street sold for $337k on 3/13/20)SqFt: 2,200Beds: 4Baths: 3Stories: 2Financing: 30 yr fixed at 3.25% ($0 down and closing costs were covered by seller)Cash Flow = (Income - DebtService - ManagementFee - Insurance - RETax - PeriodicFees)Cash Flow = ($1700*12 - $1150*12 - $1700*12*8% - $528 - $2985 - $49*12) = $867/yr or $72/monthNote: this formula doesn't account for occupancy or maintenance however the house is 5 yrs old, in good shape and I have a contingency fund dedicated to these expenses.Now here's the info on the potential condo purchase:Location: Southwest Las Vegas, near 215 and BuffaloList Price: $175,000Comps: $185k-$195kSqFt: 1,167Beds: 3Baths: 2Financing: Pre-approved for conventional 30 yr fixed at ~3.7% with 5% downThe seller currently has tenants with a lease that ends in June.

18 May 2020 | 11 replies
I agree with Account Closed additional bedrooms do not necessary equate to income at the same ratio per bedroom.

12 June 2023 | 17 replies
It's an equation that does an excellent job projecting and comparing investment opportunities and can be extremely useful in real estate.

26 May 2020 | 11 replies
@Basit Siddiqi you are right, I am undecided if I move back in and do a cash-out refinance for a lower rate and a lower PITI (savings of about $300 from current loan) that will equate to at least 500 cash flow since the tenant is extending their contract on a month to month basis.

26 November 2019 | 12 replies
I’ve worked with the contractor on a big project before so I’m confident in that side of the equation.

3 January 2022 | 64 replies
Don't forget to put your stress level and your wife's into the equation.

11 August 2015 | 16 replies
If you know an equation or anyone else that allows you to better utilize signs and you have proven stats please let me know.

22 July 2016 | 29 replies
It does not equate to non-functional toilets or no water or no heat, for instance.