
27 February 2020 | 2 replies
I'm not sure you're calculating everything correctly.Assume about 50% of the income set aside for expenses (taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, capital expenditures like the roof, vacancy, etc.)The remaining 50% is applied to your mortgage (principal and interest).Anything left over is your cash flow.Use the BiggerPockets calculator to run the numbers and see if it works.Have you considered a house hack?

3 March 2020 | 3 replies
I'm assuming you factored in your P&I, Taxes, Vacancy, Maintenance, Capital Expenditures (and maybe PM, unless you're managing the units yourself).

21 March 2020 | 17 replies
Here's a list of what we ask for in our LOIs and contracts:Operating financial statements for the property, including income statements, expense statements, capital expenditures, for the last two years of operation and year-to-date financial statements for 2020.Prior two (2) years tax returns and addendums for the Property.Current tenant leases, tenant correspondence, tenant credit information, tenant security deposit register, and delinquency report.Onsite staff payroll records to include salary, bonuses, payroll taxes, benefits, etc.Monthly owner statements and rent rolls for the past 12 months.Contracts, service agreements, and files pertaining to the property.List of maintenance all maintenance requests (complete and incomplete) for the last two years of operations.Real estate tax billings and assessments and other correspondence pertaining to real estate tax calculations at the property.Copy of Insurance Policy and claims documentation (loss runs).List of capital improvements and any and all necessary related documentation and warranties.All existing warranties and guarantees from architects, contractors, and material and equipment suppliers, all of which would be assigned to Purchase.Any existing environmental Phase I/II reports, engineering reports, soil, mold, radon, asbestos, hazardous substance, termite, or other tests, studies, or reports.Any existing appraisals.Itemized inventory of all personal property.Twelve (12) months of utility, water and sewer bills.Twelve (12) months of bank statements.Verification of additional income from operations including but not limited to application, pet, late, and other fees, etc.Copies of title policies, title reports, land surveys, site plans, deeds, or any architectural plans for the property.History of or pending litigation against the Property, its owners, or its managers related to the Property or the operation thereof.Such additional information, documentation, or access as Purchaser shall require
9 March 2020 | 5 replies
@Larry Turner Rent Roll, P and L, utility bills, leases, property management, inspection, crime in the area, taxes, tax paid receipts, capital expenditures in last 2 years (appliances, roof, etc...).
11 March 2020 | 6 replies
As for the other items it really depends, does the area demand better fit and finish, do market rents support the expenditure?

2 April 2020 | 7 replies
The “key” elements of the transaction are explored first and usually, the most intensively.The buyer should provide the seller a comprehensive disclosure statement and include a term in the purchase agreement that obligates the seller to return the document within 5 days of acceptance.Professionals are hired to complete Phase 1, 2 & 3 reports that identify potential or existing environmental contamination and all other elements of elements that are difficult for the buyer to effectively evaluate.Financial Checklist3 years profit & loss statementsRent roll with space number, name of resident, move-in date, renter or owner occupied, number of occupants, monthly rent, additional charges, current balance due and any relevant notes about the residentList of capital expenditures for the last 3 years3 years of tax returns12 months of bank statementsCurrent accounts receivable statementList of park owned home including copies of “rent to own” or sales contractsCopy of all current insurance policies, binders and premiumsSpreadsheet detailing who pays all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, trash, cable, etc…For all utilities and charge backs, formulas, calculations and meter readings for the past 12 months3 years of utility billsProperty tax bills for the last 2-3 yearsCurrent staffing list including position, wages, job descriptionsCopies of any contracts that will transfer to buyer including laundry, trash, phone, equipment, etc…Dates and amounts of the last 3 rent increasesSigned rules and leases for each residentNames and contact information of professional service providers including lawyers, accountants, engineers, insurance brokers, inspectors, appraisers, realtors/brokers, etc…Physical ChecklistSpreadsheet for utilities that details age, composition, capacity, physical locations, etc…Any drawings or maps of the park and infrastructure including lot sizesSewer plant or septic system repair and maintenance recordsWater well tests and compliance recordsDisclosure from seller of current or recent problems with infrastructure including buildings, water, sewer/septic, gas, electric, etc…Names and contact information of contractors including plumbers, tree surgeons, electricians, gas inspectors, septic companies, roto-rooter services, etc…Locale ChecklistProfile local housing market:“Stick-built” – current foreclosure rate, months of available inventory, median home price, average rent per month, vacancy rateApartments – average rent per month, vacancy rate, prevalence of move-in specials…MHPs Comps – average monthly charges (rent, utilities, etc…), vacancy rate, # of homes for sale, etc…Profile local economy including population, major employers, unemployment rate and trendsCopies of city, county and state permits, licenses or certificates of occupancyCheck zoning for recent or pending changes to target property and adjacent parcelsCheck for known environmental issues with target property, adjacent parcels or in the communityCheck for major development or construction projects in the communityReview existing surveys or environmental reportsConsider geographic factors including elevation, annual snow fall, rain fall, proximity to bodies of water, etc…Disclosure from seller of current or recent lawsuits, regulatory or compliance issues, fines, fees, etc…

3 June 2020 | 1 reply
I am getting $1,450 in rent Which results in a $450 plus each month in cashflow after all expenses (PITI, Utilities, Repairs, Capital Expenditures, Vacancy, etc.)

4 June 2020 | 3 replies
I would only be saving $720/year for CapEx, so if I got unlucky and had to deal with a large capital expenditure, it'd eat up my cash flow.However, as far as I know the property is in very good condition.

3 June 2020 | 8 replies
You need to take it over a 27.5 year schedule on investment property.When you sell (IF YOU DO NOT DO A 1031 TAX-DEFERRAL), you'll need to recapture the depreciation you took at a 25% (someone can correct me) rate.Some capital expenditures (i.e. things you can't expense), you can do a cost segregation and depreciate them faster, but that's a CPA question.The idea with depreciation (and mortgage int deductions) is to tax-shelter your income.Why depreciation?

12 June 2020 | 27 replies
Probably more money has been wasted on LLCs than any other single expenditure relating to asset protection.