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Hi all. I'm trying to analyze deals and am not sure what values to use for estimating expenses. @Scott Trench recently posted a great piece on his Instagram account, basically saying the "50% Rule" is misleading. Many...
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This is literally what stops me. I am not sure on how to analyze arvs and rehabs.. I understand quotes with contractors and being conservative so rehab I would be leaning on someone else.. what about arvs?Find compara...
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Below is part of an email I received from my property management company after I asked them if they could get me three quotes for repairs / work that need to be completed:"Damien,Estimates are not going to be free ( C...
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I was hoping to get some professional opinions on the following renovations:
Staircase (3 apartments), kitchen cabinets, floor, boilers, a single siding beam that is completely misplaced. ( New Heven, CT)
Shahar ...
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I have never done a refinance and we are considering doing a (cashout) refi on a four plex with current interest rates being low. I am trying to figure out if it is worth going through the process. How can I get a goo...
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Landlords,If you want free consultation time to have any of your properties roofs/gutters/siding inspected for damage cause by the elements reach out. Depending on the age and condition of the roof we can leverage adj...
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Hi BP'!! Newbie here. I've been practicing with analyzing properties but don't have any experience in estimating repair costs. Please help me come up with an estimate to fully rehab this place. I know that this should...
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Hello you all, I have a couple questions regarding the value of homes , rental rates , and estimated repairs. So what are free resources (if there are any) you all use in order to determine the value of a home? Also w...
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Hi!. What tool or how do you estimate house values around the property you are interested? Brandon said he usually ask to his real estate agent to provide him with a list of recent sold properties, he gave him a map w...
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I am familiar with the 50% rule of thumb for estimating expenses, but am trying to analyze a duplex in rural northern Illinois and am trying to estimate expenses. Can anybody provide feedback on the assumptions. Too...