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Frank Meyer Deal?
28 March 2015 | 4 replies
You still need info like age of the building which will affect repair costs, cap ex, and utilities.  
Nsikan Diarra New Bacon maker in Denver,CO
29 March 2015 | 6 replies
I really want to utilize this site and peers experience to fulfill my success. 
Frank Houng Is this 14 unit a good investment?
28 March 2015 | 4 replies
Is the landlord covering the utilities or not?
Landon Cobb New California REI
28 March 2015 | 7 replies
Lastly utilizing all that they offer here on BP.
Keith Belzner What do you think of this proposed lease option deal
29 March 2015 | 11 replies
If it's low equity I generally show them -Selling w an agent, paying 8 to 12 per cent in not just commissions but closing costs, sellers concessions, waiting to sell costs, like PITI and utilities, and spruce up costs like fresh paint or mild landscaping-Renting, paying a property manager, risking damage and eviction costs, lost rent-option one - Owner finance - I take over PITI and maintenance -option two - I find a lease 2 own buyer for free, 24 payments, then house mortgage is paid off, you pay insurance and maintenance Seller picks his solution If he picks option 1 or option 2, I tell him how fast I can do it, and I dictate terms, I am the solution provider
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! 
Paul M. Hello.
30 March 2015 | 6 replies
I'm sure hes going to utilize them soon. 
Courtney Merricks How long should I wait before sending second yellow letter if there was no response from the first letter?
5 April 2015 | 12 replies
At this time, I have not been able to utilize craigslist at this time, but I will definitely start using craigslist to as a tool to help me advertise.
Kyle Grimm Seeking Managing/Accounting Software advice. KEEP GRINDING!
31 March 2015 | 4 replies
The most important part would be keeping track of my expenses and money coming in (repairs, utilities, rents, ect.) and being able to let my accountant log in and help me keep things organized.  
Gregory A Merrill The brain sore new investor from Omaha, Ne.
4 April 2015 | 9 replies
The key for us was establishing our goal(early retirement) and than our mode (rentals).