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22 June 2018 | 28 replies
There has to be room for closing costs, carrying costs, repairs, profit for the flipper, and your wholesale fee.
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18 June 2018 | 5 replies
Homes in both subdivisions were built by different but similar quality builders.
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18 June 2018 | 1 reply
The property is a 5 unit building with the following information: Rental income is $4,000 per month or $48,000 per year totalTaxes are $375 per month or $4,500 per year (this is higher than current but factoring in that they will increase)Estimated insurance is $200 per month or $2,400 per yearExpenses: Vacancy 8%Management 10%Other expenses Landlord pays water at $400 per month or $4,800 per year Realize this could be a cost savings in the future, but want to analyze as isGeneral maintenance (including minor repairs on property) including grass and pest control estimate at $300 per month or $3,600 per yearCapital reserves for Cap ex (appliances, windows (52 windows on building), roof, siding, etc. which I based on building a capitalization table based on useful life of items and number of units) at $460 per month or $5,520 per yearLoan: All in after down payment the loan would be for $300,000Assuming 7% interest rateAmortized over 20 yearsThus comes out to $2,325 per month or $27,900 per yearSummary Income Per Year:$48,000Property Exp.
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20 July 2018 | 58 replies
Buffalo is an awesome market to get started in, but it definitely can get tricky to find quality help regarding contractors.
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19 June 2018 | 7 replies
I have about $60,000 saved up for repairs.
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18 June 2018 | 10 replies
In addition, the cost to repair any given damage done to a property is relatively uniform over different markets (especially if you do the repairs yourself).
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18 June 2018 | 3 replies
Find comps that: have sold within the previous 3-6 months;are within the neighborhood geographic boundaries;have similar features;are approximately the same square footageRemember that the condition of the comps needs to reflect what the potential subject property will look like after rehab.I wrote a biggerpockets blog post on how to find comps and calculate ARV which may be helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/68395-how-to-find-real-estate-comps-and-calculate-after-repair-valueReach out if I can help with anything.
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21 June 2018 | 5 replies
- remove existing tile - remove drywall in surround and window area to the ceiling - replace drywall with hardibacker redgard hardibacker large porcelain tiles (16x16, 12x24) with smallest grout spacing possible- highest quality caulk that is mildew-resistant - tile floors, 4" base/behind/beside toilet, in addition to tub surround all the way to ceiling - angle tiles away from block window - re-install shower curtain rod - replace fan/light with higher-performance model with humidity sensor - inspect fan ventiliation to confirm vent going through ceiling - inspect bath, sink, toilet plumbing and waste drainpipes - add quarter turn water shut-off valve - replace bath fixtures to single stem handle - replace bath drain with grid drain
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14 July 2018 | 12 replies
The $60-70k rehab estimate seems high as I'm shopping for an Inglewood condo and some of the worst 2bed 2baths in the city wouldn't require over $20k in repairs/upgrades.
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23 July 2020 | 21 replies
If the roof needs repairs they would handle that process and maintain the solar equipment.