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Jen Lucas Can I really retire early on 4 duplexes?
30 August 2018 | 25 replies
It's always better to err on the side of caution and overestimate a bit on CAPEX, repairs and maintenance, but over long periods of time it is fairly predictable.Dayton has some great cap rates in certain areas, it's certainly one of the better markets I've closely researched.It can seem easy but there will almost always be unexpected bumps in the road that you come across.
Bryan DeSellem Should I use a 401K Loan to fund a deal?
17 August 2018 | 14 replies
Rates are most likely going to continue to rise unless we hit another recession unexpectedly (though keep in mind we are in a historic 10 year bull run).  25% down is also standard for investment properties. 
Ryan Thomson House Hacking Tax Strategies: Ask your CPA!
1 February 2023 | 6 replies
This is a technique for breaking down the cost of your property into different components, such as the building structure, personal property, and land improvements.
Andrea Jones Is there a way to be anonymous, totally, when becoming a landlord?
27 November 2014 | 56 replies
Buy property using your Roth IRS and 401K with a Roth component.6. 
Eric Samuels Driving for Dollars: Share your stories! Good and bad
1 February 2023 | 3 replies
After going to many trials and tribulations with my first deal, I can’t help but think there are deals found by driving for dollars that ended up being bad deals due to unexpected issues with the house.
Justin Moy 3 Key Metrics To Evaluating Deals + Their Hidden Drawbacks
30 January 2023 | 0 replies
Because that $35,000 divided by 5 years equals an average of 7% per year.Now, it’s unlikely that there would be a scenario that extreme, but usually we don’t see an even cash flow in a property, if there’s a value add component to it it’s even possible there could be no cash flow in the first 1 or 2 years until the property is stabilized but always look out for the actual breakdown of when cash flow is paid out.2: Equity MultipleEquity is investor talk for cash, so think of this as a cash multiple.
Thomas Rogge $122.3M Project - Mixed use real estate development - Beacon, NY
3 February 2023 | 0 replies
The development encompasses residential, commercial, and hospitality components and consists of two parts: Phase 1 comprises 3 buildings and Phase 2 comprises 8 buildings.
Matthew Rembish Analyzing Apartment Buildings
22 June 2020 | 20 replies
This paragraph is wonderful guidance to giving you a starting point when the unexpected happens.
Konrad Lightner PO Box
30 August 2016 | 3 replies
While I realize that may not be the case with every store, UPS has been a great experience for me, and it's probably less likely to shut down unexpectedly than an independent service.Previously, I had another independent post office box service, and when they went out of business, the US Post Office would not forward the mail!!!
Travis Sun Serious? Cracked foundation and step cracks on wall
2 July 2013 | 6 replies
Did some structural, load-bearing component shift to the point where there's more risk to the structure?