5 June 2014 | 2 replies
If it's vacant, assume the plumbing is gone, and possible the wiring, furnace and water heater.
6 June 2014 | 13 replies
The help community here can definitely you navigate the REI waters.
5 June 2014 | 0 replies
Asking price: $42,500 eachRent : $600/monthUtilities: all paid by tenants (Electric, gas heat and water, sewer)Taxes: $600/year each unitInsurance: $600/ year per unitGross income: $21,600/yearExpenses: $3600Vacancy of 10% - $2,160
6 June 2014 | 2 replies
Carolina NA thank you for your response, it was a bucket of cold water, I read the blog post you recommended and am reading "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to RE Investing" and realized I was approaching it the incorrect way.
5 June 2014 | 0 replies
We are stepping into this and would need to assume infrastructure responsibilities to include: water, sewer, gas, electric, waste water management, impact fees and initial paving of public cul de sac.
9 June 2014 | 6 replies
The owner is the largest tenant with 2,120 sq ft, another tenant has 1,606 sq ft, balance (3) are all less than 400 sq ft, vacant office of 350 sf. with the balance being common elements, corridors, stairways, elevators, bathrooms, kitchen, etc.Gross rental income per the listing agent is $108,660, expenses are $41,225 annual condo fee (CAM) which includes electric, water/sewer, janitorial and property management, the estimated new property taxes are $15,500, and insurance approx. $2000.All tenants' leases are 1 year and/or have less than 1 year remaining.The property was purchased by the seller in 2011 for $350,000.
22 July 2014 | 25 replies
It's still occupied by the original owners, so hopefully they are outside and not next to the water heater.But yes, certainly a mess.
18 June 2014 | 22 replies
But sometimes I like to try and fix certain things myself, mostly for sh*ts and giggles ;) I remember being real proud of myself for switching out the toilet tank thingy that controls the water flow :) of course it took me 4x as long as a professional plumber, and I ended up paying myself a whopping $5/hour, but it we fun!
11 June 2014 | 22 replies
White Water-Based Interior Primer, Sealer and Stain-BlockerYou will need to do the walls, ceiling, and under carpet.If you have any other questions about it just reach out.
19 June 2014 | 12 replies
.): $1,500Paint (most rooms need paint): $1,000Roof Shingles: (may or may not need to do; roof missing a few shingles near gutter): $300Dryer Duct (missing a piece that connects from laundry room to outside, quick fix): $100Hot Water Heaters (electric) x 2: $2,000 (which is probably way high, but trying to be conservative).TOTAL ESTIMATED REHAB BUDGET (which is probably sky-high): $9,400ESTIMATED CLOSING COSTS: $5,000 all-inPROJECTED CASH-ON-CASH RETURNS: 14.91%=====================SECTION 8 PROGRAMI really need to educate myself on the Section 8 program.