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25 November 2018 | 2 replies
I think they're looking more for a bird dog to locate properties and don't understand the true nature of the 1031.
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31 May 2019 | 7 replies
And then there is the natural market cycle.
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27 November 2018 | 10 replies
1) Mortgage2) Mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) or FHA Risk base3) Property Taxes4) City Taxes5) HOA (Home Owner’s Association) Dues and Fees and Assessments6) Insurance a) Property Hazard Insurance b) Flood Insurance c) Earthquake Insurance d) Umbrella Insurance7) Vacancy Rate (usually 8% - the equivalent to one month a year, or 5-6% if multifamily and/or if experienced, if not use 8%)8) Utilities (you’ll have these if your tenant is not covering them and/or during vacancy) a) Water § Sewer § Garbage b) Electricity c) Natural Gas d) Propane9) General Maintenance (usually 5%) a) Upkeep § Landscaping b) Snow removal c) Repairs d) New Appliances10) Capital Expenditures (usually 5%, higher is the property is old and obsolete, less if fully rehabbed and all mechanicals and roof are new)11) Property Management (8%, even if you self manage, your time still has value and there might be a time when you'll want to be completely hands off or you'll not be able to do it, vacation, retirement, etc.), including...
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9 May 2019 | 23 replies
Do you want to purchase a property that cash flows more but may not appreciate much naturally or are you okay with less cash flow but higher natural appreciation?
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28 November 2018 | 4 replies
I already am a natural born saver so that won't be any issue.
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30 November 2018 | 17 replies
@Bill Brandt I don't think anyone is freaking out ;) Terry obviously wanted this thread to get traction and I like to oblige him, but by my nature I must be contrarian.Also, our perspectives are very different.
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29 November 2018 | 0 replies
Super functional open floor plan and filled with natural light.
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30 November 2018 | 3 replies
(it's not my nature though)Is my real estate investment dream impossible?
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10 December 2018 | 11 replies
It seems like a natural fit to be in the real estate business because of the knowledge I have gained in my construction career.
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5 December 2018 | 12 replies
The entitlement is based on the nature of your service.You can go to the following VA info site and look at what documents you need to apply for a Certificate Of Entitlement that will say how much loan benefit you’re eligible for:https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_certificate.aspThen you use that when applying for a VA loan...When you take out a loan, it reduces your remaining entitlement and you can free it up by either paying down the loan or refinancing it into a non VA loan like a conventional loan...