I am analyzing my current portfolio for profitability. When calculating cash flow do you include a % for vacancy and repairs? If so how much would be considered a good cash flow for a single family one and a duplex? 

Hey all!!  I am trying to analyze a few apartment complexes all around 24-36 units. My question(s) as you can see from above is "does the 1% rule apply when analyzing apartment buildings???" What are the main numbers ...

Hi guys,Why would an investor hope to get a deal on a short sale?I understand that the debt may be more than the market price. So the bank would approve a sale at market price. But what good is it for an investor to b...

So there's a small multifamily house (2 units) for sale in my area that I am interested in.  However, I feel like the list price is inflated quite a bit for the area.  The MFH is listed for $265,000 and when I run com...

Hello, As I gearing up to move into the Apartment Space I look at a lot of deals.  Recently I was given a deal with no sales price.  I was given T12's/ Rent Rolls, Tax bills etc.  Where do I begin to look at this.  Op...

Can some of you shed some insight on your experience with appraising "as-is" properties for sale?  All of my purchases have somewhat been conventional, but I am interested in how to evaluate such properties that you d...

Ok, I am in the process of doing a cash out refinance on another investment property.  I currently have 7 properties financed (my primary home, 3 homes with traditional loans, and then a portfolio loan that has 3 prop...

 So we got a call from our property manager and said that the toilets were backing up.  She sent a reputable plumbing company out and they gave us a $9000 bid to do excavating, repairs, etc. due to some roots getting ...

Hi all - This community keeps on giving and I'm so grateful for you all! I've been reading a lot about multifamily investment (up to 4 units) during these past two weeks and I'm inspired to take it more seriously. I c...

Hey all!  Relatively new user of the site although I am a frequent listener to the podcast.  My question revolves around flipping farms.  I sell farm and recreational land in West Central Wisconsin and I have one for ...