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Dwayne Perry New Marketing Strategy? Mobile Advertising (Automobile)
27 March 2015 | 4 replies
Gist of the idea is you develop your marketing advertisement (think: car magnet), hire a driver who is already actively driving around (Lyft, Uber, etc), and have someone (or many someones) marketing your company while they drive. 
Eric DeVito What Repairs/Estimated Cost is Needed on this Property? Photo's Included!
28 March 2015 | 1 reply
Everything else is pretty much easy to identify.
Edward Shin Former BP Lurker Saying HELLO!
31 March 2015 | 6 replies
Unlike my folks, who were VERY hands on, I'm much more of a passive investor, focused on systems and process development.
Matt S How to structure this deal
29 March 2015 | 2 replies
And this is a developing area with big upside.  
Francisco O. Philadelphia metro area recommendations
15 June 2016 | 5 replies
Please feel contact me via my inbox with questions about an area you have identified, purchase price points, or simply an RE reference.
Eric DeVito Potential First Property. Photo's Included! Estimated Repair Cost?
28 March 2015 | 2 replies
Everything else is pretty much easy to identify.
Colton Kuhn Which management companies have you gone with and had good results in WA state?
28 March 2015 | 1 reply
A company may look stunning on paper and by their website, but actually be quite poor at developing and maintaining good tenant relationships.
Iris Burrows Wholesaling land: what am I missing?
28 March 2015 | 0 replies
I've marketed the lots to a couple developers in the area (one on the same street), my buyers list, craigslist, my network. 
Paulo Gama Multi Unit Apartment Investing: Akron, Cleveland, Youngstown
7 March 2017 | 11 replies
My firm raises capital in the form of proprietary private equity for investments and structures joint ventures.We specialize in condo high rises and multi family townhouse developments etcIs this your area of expertise?
Mitchell Benson My First Tri-Plex Rental Property
28 March 2015 | 1 reply
Don't be afraid to bring in a basement foundation repair company and get a quote to get the issues identified and fixed. 20% of 110k =  22k Down110k - 22k =     88k  Financed88k @ 4% for 30 years ===  Monthly Payment of $420  (principle and interest)Other Numbers you'll need:Property Taxes  (get on the county website)Insurance (just call an agent or ask owner)Repairs    ( Really depends on condition of property, 10-15%)Utilities    (get as many months of bills as possible)Property Mgt (even if you plan on doing this yourself)vacancy     (depends on market and property, 10%)LawnCap Ex    (depends on property but sounds high on this building) 15%These are VERY VERY rough numbers but lets look anyway...Gross Rent- 22,500 (assuming all 3 are rented at 625 and no washing machine income)ExpensesP&I-          5,040Taxes-      2,200 ( I figured 2% of home value)Ins-           800    Repairs     2250     Water       1800    (150/mth)          Look into heat billVacancy   1125Prop Mgt  2250Lawn         300Cap Ex      3375Total        19,140  22500-19140=  3,360   Cash Flow YearlyInvestment of 22,000 /  3,360 = 15.2% ReturnPlus tax advantages, paying a little down on mortgage, possibly appreciation, learn a lot.Location, Basement, Local Market, Comparable properties, and firming up numbers ALL need to be looked into.Let me know what you think!