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Hey Everyone!I'm looking for a bit of advice on investing in condos. Specifically, I'm looking to understand what is actually included in HOA fees so I can do a more accurate job when running the numbers. My understan...
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Hey everyone, i just joined the BP community yesterday; A LOT of useful information. I had a couple questions for Cleveland Investors, more directed to buy & hold investors. What is the typical vacancy percenatge ...
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Hi everyone, first post here so I was unsure of where to put it so if it needs to be moved I understand. I am looking at 2 properties here in Southern California to purchase a rent. I am looking for some insight as to...
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I came across a deal for a property that is actually included in the sale of a business owned by the landlord. I am in Texas. Is it ok to conduct the sale as a real estate transaction and include additional contract c...
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Hello! I have a quick question for all who have done renovations to their rental properties before. When you are budgeting for renovations to fix up a property do you include both labor and materials into your analysi...
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What operating expenses are calculated on AirDNA ? Does it also include a forecasted mortgage payment or not?
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I was reading a post on BP about market trends which includes a financial forecast from Berkadia and I included the link below. My question is about Effective Rent. Are they calculating it before or after debt service...
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Reminder:
Ground improvements qualify for bonus depreciation.
This includes various landscaping.
Roads and external parking areas.
Sidewalks and pathways.
Fences.
Utility systems (including the installation or i...
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Hello,
My wife and I are looking to buy our first investment property and we’d love to get the advice of the BiggerPockets community.
We found a one acre property in a great location (lots of jobs and great schoo...
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I just finished my 2013 numbers and am once again amazed at the validity of the 50% rule. Here are my numbers for the past several years. The number of units is the average units held throughout the year. To be cle...