Do these number Monthly Gross Rents $ 4200Monthly Expenses  Vacancy       $ 336 (8%);  (including here since 50% rule includes vacancy as part of expense)  Prop Mgmt   $420 (10% of gross rents)  Insurance     $208 ($2500 yearly; quoted by insurance agent)  Prop Taxes   $680 (2.9%/year of assessed value; actuals; eats up 15% of gross rents)  HOA fees      $330   Maint Reserves:   $420 (10% of gross rents)  Maint/Repairs       $84 (5% of gross rents)Total Expenses : $2478 (59% of gross rents)  NOI:   $1722  Mortgage: $1215 (25% down @ 5% interest)Approx Cash Flow: $507/month (about $125/unit)Cash-on-Cash: 7.2% (Assumes 25% down + 3% closing costs as initial cash requirement)Thanks,Jacob  

I'm not an expert but do have firsthand knowledge about asset protection, insurance agents, contractors, etc.

They share the same sewer and the listing agent says they should be sold together because of this.I figured we'd live in the SFH and rent the triplex, but my concern is if this will qualify for 203k financing due to these properties being on different tax parcels, even though they are being sold as a package, so to speak, on the MLS.My other concern/question is, when house hacking, do you approach the financials a bit differently?

I am a Real Estate Broker in Charlotte NC.I want to learn more about real estate investing as well as network with investors who need Leads.

My real estate agent friend recommends me going into rentals and my accountant (and mentor who owned three rentals and just sold all three) recommends I start by flipping.

Here is a part of the letter, I sent to the seller:The home inspection was completed on September 29th (please see attached) and the following issues were pointed out: 1.The wooden floor frame in the middle unit is deteriorating due to either prior water leak in the bathroom or due to moisture infiltration through the walls and foundation.2.There is evidence of significant settlement under the middle unit bathroom and north closet.3.The settlement of the floor and walls has also resulted in settlement of the roof frame above this area, ceiling shows cracks.4.There is an obvious depression on the roof – water is ponding on the roof above the middle unit, which adds excessive weight on the roof and potential for leaks.5.Asbestos containing material has been found.6.The current bedroom heat installations in the north and south units pose a safety hazard from carbon monoxide, fire and oxygen depletion.7.An electrician performing upgrades did not use ‘arc fault breakers’ in the north and south unit breaker panels, which is required by the national electrical code.8.Upgrades to the electrical system, promised by a real estate agent, have not been completed yet.

I'm a real estate agent originally from Hall county but I have recently relocated to the Athens-Clarke county area.

Tom, Check out Kevin cross http://www.akmlsonline.com/agents/3627-Kevin-Cross...Or Bernard Powellhttp://www.remax.com/realestateagentoffice/anchora...Both are excelleny realtors and have always taken care of me.Welcome to the neighborhood.

@Jd Martin she can get a loan on her own but she is bidding against another person right now and the selling agent said a "cash" offer would be stronger.  

Hi Michael- I am an investor and agent in here in Phoenix.