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CK Hwang Does anyone really use the 70% rule when buying in today's market?
18 January 2013 | 14 replies
When I compared his math to mine, we end up at almost the identical profit margins, so in essence, we use the same formulas.Lets use this as an example:Purchase of $200,000Rehab of $40,000ARV of $320,000That is 75% all-in.I have 5% agent fees and 1.5% title/escrow/transfer taxes/misc for a total Resale cost of $20,800 - Lets round to $21,000 (I ALWAYS purchase a owners title binder on acquisition to cut my title costs on escrow, if not, expect to pay 2% total.Assume 12% interest and 3 points for financing, plus $1k in fees and assume you can borrow 100% of purchase, you bring $40k rehab funds for skin in the game.
Benjamin Kirkpatrick Travel First & Then Invest, or Invest & Then Travel?
5 October 2021 | 10 replies
I'd invest first, but do worry about income verification for a lender as well.
Matt R. LA County and LA City Get up to $60,000 down payment assistance
5 March 2015 | 9 replies
Thanks Matt R. so it looks like it's another version of a FHA loan but administered by a local identity rather than federal/government.Thanks for sharing!
Tonya Lucas trying to name my real estate investing business...
30 April 2016 | 18 replies
Pick a name that represents the kind of person you are and the kind of business you want to be, not one necessarily about real estate.Build your brand and identity around your name.  
Kyle Forrester Best way to find comps for a 4 plex
25 November 2019 | 5 replies
The appraiser will not compare it to a nearly identical 5, 6 or higher unit count even if it's next door. 
Gordon Michael Porter Vacation Rental Drawbacks
11 August 2019 | 14 replies
Two identical units in the same building can gross different amount based on decor, marketing and how well the manager (you or another person) answers the guests and makes them feel special.
Mike R. Would you pay full retail for excellent cash flow?
15 February 2016 | 86 replies
I would argue that $75,000 is the actual value, even if the identical house across the street sold for $100,000, 366 days earlier. 
Cel Arrington Rent Verification Form or Landlord Verification form
16 June 2022 | 1 reply
We are being asked to provide a rent verification form, also seeing them called a landlord verification form. 
Jaekwan Lee Things to look at on Quadplex showing and put contingency
19 July 2024 | 8 replies
Tenant(s) Government Issued ID: typically, this will be a driver’s license to prove the identity of the tenant(s).
Jack Srimani 8825 vs Schedule E
1 November 2019 | 15 replies
That the property was fully rented in the last three years does not indicate what will happen when you purchase so you need an independent income and expense verification.