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Leo A. Rehab Questions (First Short Sale)
2 June 2015 | 4 replies
and patch on the ceiling (HVAC Re-route)- Master Bathroom( plumbing - shower stall not properly installed and leak going down to crawl space, cabinet not secured to the wall, GFCI not grounded, faucet aerator leaking)- Kitchen (damaged vinyl, exhaust not working, very dated kitchen but I think I can salvaged the cabinets and just replace the tile countertops)- Ceiling fans are not operable and missing HVAC registers.- Garage (moisture stains, wall damaged, laundry hose bib leaking), partially converted to a room.
Frank Wells What kind of ARV should I look for in this market?
1 June 2015 | 6 replies
And, there are several well known wholesale operations in the DFW area who consistently cherry pick comps to support inflated ARV's.  
Eduardo C. Do I need to start an LLC or do it under myself?
2 June 2015 | 18 replies
Real estate is a business, and if you are in business you should not be operating in your own name -- unless the law requires it, such as for certain professionals like lawyers and doctors who society feels should not have their professional liability limited.
Jonathan Twombly Do you need an LLC? Absolutely. There is No Debate About It.
5 June 2017 | 113 replies
Size and scope of operations needs to be considered.
Georgio Tate How much would an Investor spend?
2 June 2015 | 6 replies
It helps to understand the many ways investors calculate ROI and the definitions used such as capitalization rate, net operating income, debt service,  cash on cash return, etc.In your question you use very broad numbers.
Azeez K. 100 Unit Property Under Contract - Seeking Input from Fellow Investors
23 May 2016 | 33 replies
. - I think that there's somewhat of a consensus that you may find that you have underestimated operating costs for this thing.
Ray Yeung Prevoius seller collected first and last month's rent
3 June 2015 | 6 replies
I've checked my offer contract from when I purchased the property and the following clause was specifically added: "At closing, seller will assign all leases,transfer all security deposits and rents and provide operable keys to buyer."
La Ferria T. Real Estate Investing with Others (In Hindsight)
2 June 2015 | 2 replies
Although this partnership is a good fit on paper, I would highly recommend that one's partnership somewhat compliment your personal investing style.Sometimes, that polar opposite creates a good balance; but also it challenges.I am providing this post mostly to share my personal observations and also, because there are equally as many request seeking partnerships and funding.For those individuals, I submit that that partnerships with colleagues, family and friend inherently involved possible nuisances in operating style, priorities, and realistic timeframes on the amount and division on your net return of investment.In summary, think, plan and have those discussions prior to forming your partnership, funding etc...these are just my thoughts in hindsight.
Brian Gibbons Interesting Calculator Site for RE Investments
2 June 2015 | 2 replies
Cash-on-Cash Return Cash-on-Cash, the popular real estate investing return, is explained including its meaning, shortcoming, and formulation...Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) A ratio investors and lenders use to track and compare debt-related outcomes for rental property and measure financial risk...Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) A quick and easy way to determine whether or not a property is priced in line with other similar-type properties...Internal Rate of Return (IRR) The time value computation that shows the ratio between future cash flows and initial cash investment as a percentage...Loan-to-Value (LTV) A computation related to mortgages that lenders use when financing investment property as a measurement of their financial risk...The Maximum Purchase Price Calculation A calculation investors can make to determine the maximum price they can pay for an income property to at least break-even and avoid a negative cash flow...How to Compute Net Present Value Net present value is explained along with its formulation and use in real estate investing...Profitability Index The time value computation that shows the 'proportion' of dollars returned to dollars invested rather than the amount...Rental Income Property Cash Flow A fundamental look at rental income property cash flow for those of you new to real estate investing...Sinking Fund Factor Know the amount you you must start setting aside on a regular basis now to cover a capital expenditure scheduled in the future...Tax MattersIncome Property Operating Expenses and the IRS Tax Code Learn what operating expenses should be included in a rental property analysis as well as what the tax code says about operating expense deductions...The Recapture Tax Real Estate Investors Face When They Sell The seldom expected recapture tax real estate investors expect to owe the Feds after they sell their rental income property....The Cash Flow After Tax Calculation How to calculate cash flow after tax step-by-step starting at the gross scheduled income...The Depreciation Allowance According to the IRS Tax Code How the IRS figures the depreciation allowance for investment real estate along with its concept, limitations, and formulation...Understanding Rental Property Depreciation and Recapture Tax Rental property depreciation allowance and the recapture tax associated with it are explained...AnalysisCap Rate or GRM?
Rob B. Using Business to Buy Property with an SBA
3 June 2015 | 5 replies
I could potentially keep the businesses as long as they were absentee operated, but if I can sell them, I can free up capital to use to purchase other businesses and properties.