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19 September 2017 | 13 replies
We did pay the lawyer and servicing fees of around $1000.
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12 November 2017 | 13 replies
Chances are extremely high that the Paul Davis, Servpro's, and Service Master's, etc. in your area do program work and are not independent.If I was in your position, I'd hire 2 independent firms who are certified by the IICRC in Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT certification) but ideally, have a Master Fire & Smoke Restoration certification.
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1 December 2018 | 9 replies
Now for the good news: if you're simply acting as a rental collection service, or Contractor who handles repairs - you're fine without Licensing.
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17 September 2017 | 0 replies
Did you encounter any opposition or criticism of their services from an attorney or accountant?
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18 September 2017 | 3 replies
What improvements have they done to the property?
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18 September 2017 | 3 replies
It was offered to a relative of mine as payment for services rendered, meaning we risk losing nothing here.
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17 September 2017 | 1 reply
Owner said has long term tenant on one side of 9 years , building has had great rental history. 600*2=1200 monthly1200*12= 14400 yearly taxes/insurance =2800 yearlyrepairs/maintenance 10%= 1440vacancy 10%=1440 14400-2800-1440-1440=8720 NOI20% down on 99000 @ 4% interest 30 years =19980 mortgage payment roughly 382 a month /382*12= 4584(NOI )8720 - (debt service )4584= 4136 monthly cash flowcash flow 4136 / (money invested) 19980 =20% ROIAm i missing anything here ?
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18 September 2017 | 5 replies
Not jewelry, Computers, Guns, iPhone's, Dental Services, ….. just shipping and paper services.Now, one half of the building will be empty in about 40 days, so there will be a totally empty 1000 sq. ft. very nice open room / office available.
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19 September 2017 | 8 replies
Do you have any recommendations of how my plan can be improved?
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23 October 2018 | 3 replies
Expecting "instant equity" requires you to either buy below market rate, or you will have to force appreciation by making substantial capital improvements as soon as you buy.