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Sam M. Agent commission and making an offer
8 February 2025 | 6 replies

How does agent commission work now?  Haven't bought a property in awhile.
If I submit an offer, does the offer include the commission or not?  
If the seller is on a 2.5% with their agent and I'm at a 3% with my age...

Matthew Sipes Good ways to figure out rehab costs
22 July 2021 | 11 replies

Hi Everyone! I know the book of estimating rehab cost is a good one, but is there any other ways to figure out how a rehab will cost?

Trevor J Dammon Does the 50% rule apply to duplexes and fourplexes
2 August 2022 | 7 replies

Hi all,I've been doing a lot of research recently and am now starting to look at actual rentals and run some numbers. I'd like my first property to cash flow positive. I find estimates for property taxes by looking up...

Ben Kirchner Good home warranty company?
15 September 2018 | 6 replies

I have several properties with very old appliances.  However, I've had horrible experiences with both American Home Shield and Total Protect Home Warranty.  I am looking for a solid home warranty company, at least unt...

Sue T. Rule Of Thumb Operating Expense for Retail Properties
3 June 2011 | 8 replies

Hi,

Is there a rule of thumb for operating expense ratio for retail (non NNN) properties? What if the owner is only responsible for roof and structure? Is there an "average" estimated vacancy loss that you use to e...

Douglas T. Nervous about hiring a contractor
30 October 2016 | 7 replies

I need to talk to and hire a contractor as I'm preparing to convert my condo in Chicago into a rental.  Most of the things on my list are small wear and tear items that have come up from living in the unit for 11years...

Dan Brainard Estimating CapEx and Maintenance/Repairs in Tampa, FL and beyond
19 April 2015 | 9 replies

First time landlord to be. I'm looking to forecast and budget for 1) capital expenses relating to big ticket items (roof, hvac, appliances, unforeseen etc.) and 2) ongoing repair and maintenance costs. I've searched t...

Benjamin Orozco paying family to take pictures of OUT OF STATE, how much???
11 April 2020 | 16 replies

Hey so I have two properties in Topeka Kansas and I have an Aunt that lives there what is a reasonable amount of money to pay her each time she goes and takes pictures and video on my behalf to verify inspections and ...

Mary Ainsworth Furnishing a property out of state/long distance?
10 January 2024 | 33 replies

Hello! I'm about to close on a 4 unit and I'm trying to furnish two of them as MTR's but I'm out of state. I wanted to ask if anyone's furnished a property remotely before - who helped you set up the furniture? I've c...

Robert Walden Home Repair Cost Estimator (and Takeoff) Software Recommendation
8 June 2022 | 12 replies

I've read a number of inquiries on this forum from investors asking for recommendations on "Cost Estimator" software for flips. Unfortunately, most of the replies I've seen on here tell people to read books, learn all...