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15 May 2020 | 30 replies
“Don't let the opinions of the average man sway you.
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11 April 2020 | 5 replies
Our heating bill in the winter average $700-800 / month.Let me know if you have any other questions , I'd be happy to answer.
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10 April 2020 | 3 replies
I would definitely try to refinish them.Seeing as the average SFH goes for 300k in this town, someone paying 400K+ for a rehabbed giant home is not outside the realm of possibility.
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15 April 2020 | 4 replies
But with all that said I do agree with the phrase "if you do what the masses do, expect average results".
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27 December 2020 | 37 replies
If you are only hunting with one bullet, sure wait for your shot but if your plan is to do this over the long term and buy more than one, then you should be playing the averages and not trying to time any market.
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15 April 2020 | 2 replies
Here's some additional information on how I did the calculations in the report, as well as some insight into my current situation.Average Rent: Did an initial search on Rentometer for average rent in this area (calculating based on $725; 3 bedrooms).Expenses: I am using the 50% rule to calculate my expenses which is why I have left the "Fixed Landlord-Paid Expenses" empty.
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10 April 2020 | 2 replies
Here's some additional information on how I did the calculations in the report, as well as some insight into my current situation.Average Rent: Did an initial search on Rentometer for average rent in this area (calculating based on $725; 3 bedrooms).Expenses: I am using the 50% rule to calculate my expenses which is why I have left the "Fixed Landlord-Paid Expenses" empty.
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10 April 2020 | 4 replies
Vacancy of 5% is the equivalent of your tenants stay an average of 20 months.
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18 April 2020 | 4 replies
One told me that due to the virus, average days on market are higher, and viewing of houses has taken a dip as well.
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10 April 2020 | 2 replies
Hence my average commission cost is under 3%.