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Nick Graziose A Costly Disappointment - Yale Assure 2 Locks Fall Short
4 June 2024 | 6 replies
Without these crucial features, I've found myself grappling with unexpected lockouts, a situation that is not only inconvenient but raises serious questions about the locks' practicality as a security solution.The Yale Assure 2 locks' dependence on batteries has transformed what should be a reliable smart home enhancement into a cumbersome and unreliable system.
Winn Vu Returned Security Deposit Check got lost per Tenant
9 June 2024 | 12 replies
If it has not been cashed, I would cancel the check and provide a new one less the cost to cancel the old check.
Susanne Kuhn North Denver / outside Boulder, CO
8 June 2024 | 10 replies
I personally find that the metro areas such as, Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, are all great options depending on your criteria.
Albert Lubin Need help Analyzing a commercial property
9 June 2024 | 6 replies
Below are the key data points:- Gross Rental Income: $118K (I received the rent roll list from agent)- Effective Gross Income: $112K (I'm assuming a 5% vacancy factor)- NOI: $56K (I'm assuming 50% Operating Expenses - inclusive of 10% property mgmt costs, repairs & maintenance and CapEx reserves)- Recommended PP: $623K (Market CAP rate is at ~8%; I used 9% because I want the Cash on Cash return to be 10%+ with a 30% DP at 7.2% interest rate and 30 yrs term)- The asking price is $1.25M.
Jessica DiPonziano Squatters insurance, yay or nay?
9 June 2024 | 12 replies
The biggest pitfall is when a landlord tries to be "nice" - non-paying tenants are literally stealing from you, treat them like the criminals that they are.To calculate reserves for vacancy costs We average about 2-3% vacancy across our portfolio, I use 5% as the number for reserves.
Tyson Scheutze The Price of Property Management
8 June 2024 | 1 reply
These are some of the ways the clients could be affected by property managers who are not prepared: Extended VacanciesInadequate marketing strategies and tenant screening processes can result in prolonged vacancy periods, translating into substantial lost rental income.High tenant turnover due to poor resident relations further exacerbates vacancy losses.Inadequate Maintenance and RepairsNeglecting preventive maintenance and delaying necessary repairs can lead to accelerated property deterioration and higher long-term repair costs.This can also negatively impact tenant satisfaction, contributing to higher turnover rates.Legal and Compliance IssuesLack of knowledge or disregard for landlord-tenant laws and regulations can expose investors to costly legal disputes and penalties.Failure to properly handle security deposits, evictions, or fair housing practices can result in significant financial liabilities.Ineffective Financial ManagementInaccurate budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting can lead to uninformed decision-making and missed opportunities for cost savings.Failure to optimize tax strategies and leverage available deductions can further reduce net returns.Diminished Property ValueInadequate maintenance, high vacancy rates, and poor tenant screening can negatively impact a property’s perceived value and appreciation potential.This can significantly affect the long-term return on investment when it comes time to sell the asset.While a 10% management fee may seem reasonable for a well-performing property manager, the cumulative impact of mismanagement can quickly escalate the effective cost to investors, potentially outweighing any perceived savings on the management fee itself.
Matthew Ray Financing My First Investment Property
9 June 2024 | 8 replies
Your value is 395k and your loan at 90% to that value is $355,500 - what your current balance remaining is of 325k = $30,500 that is how much your line of equity might be minus closing cost. let me know if you still have questions. 
Christian Signorino My lead generation sucks, I need help
9 June 2024 | 36 replies
I looked into Google PPC ads and Performance max ads, but after spending hours creating my ad, it was going to cost about $65/day to be competitive in my area. 
Andrew Stringfield Feeling around in the dark on first possible partnership
8 June 2024 | 2 replies
Once the project is complete, you determine market rate and buy out their share.Let's say it cost $60,000 to build the house and it is appraised for $120,000 after you are done (not including the land, which you already own).
Britt Hennings Share numbers for first STR (small town, normal SFH)
6 June 2024 | 7 replies
It will be self managed, I will be near the unit (less than 5 mins away) to clean and take care of any issues.My numbers:Approx Value of Home $240-280kCurrent monthly cost / $860 mo (mortg,ins,tax)Utilities / $250. mo (elec,gas,water,trash,internet)Cost to run as AirbnbApprox monthly cost with STR insurance ($250/mo?)