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Bret Doman Hard Money is called that for a reason
4 June 2015 | 7 replies
The lender will factor the experience level and the size of the project into the equation.
Marek Berry Flip in Austin: Timing Question
9 June 2015 | 5 replies
Or is it not that big of a factor?
Katherine T. Help newbie - take this deal or leave it?
7 June 2015 | 10 replies
Are there factors I am not considering if I go all cash on this deal? 
Katherine T. Help newbie - take this deal or leave it?
2 June 2015 | 2 replies
Are there factors I am not considering if I go all cash on this deal? 
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?
Sean White Calculating Insurance Costs For Buy and Hold
3 June 2015 | 4 replies
Licensed p/c agent.As rates vary greatly from area, to construction, to tenants, there are too many factors involved that give you an accurate rule of thumb.What I've been using is $1,000 for SFR, $1,500 for a 2-4 family rental, and $2,000 for college student rental.I know that the rates won't be higher than that, so anything I'm off by is just gravy.
Richard Chang Newbie considering 1031 into Las Vegas Commercial Property
2 June 2015 | 3 replies
Retail strip centers, Office / Medical buildings,  Restaurant buildings, Gas stations,  industrial office.Of course, the Cap Rate  ( income % ) is an important factor for me.So, some thoughts on Las Vegas investments in the $1.5M-$3M range ?
Jared K. Thankful I Passed on this Great Deal
3 June 2015 | 2 replies
Located in North Hollywood Art District (Los Angeles) - a place I love to buy - so if anyone has any NoHo properties for sale - please PM me :) ANALYSIS:We cancelled escrow because of several factors: The back rec room was not yet a lawful unit that one could legally live in.
William Carson Bank REO, needs new septic. Scenario(s) and advice please
4 June 2015 | 3 replies
It's not as bad as we had initially thought.There is a $5000 overage factor in the rehab budget.
Jake Holmes What do you consider a good proffit from a property
15 June 2015 | 3 replies
If we can mitigate that so that we make sure that we earn our 9%, then we would be willing to take a look at that deal knowing that our upside is worth the risk.With respect to SFR, you need to factor your time as an add on to the return.