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I am just wondering if the 50% rule actually works? If I factor in actual expenses and use 10% each for repairs/maintenance, management, vacancy and Cap Ex that gives me 40% of rents right there. No way I can pay ta...
I have a question and I am completely new to purchasing commercial property, or investing in itself for that matter. I am a retired US Air Force Veteran and want to try to purchase a commercial building with multiple ...
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Newbie here. I just recenlty rehabbed a home and was ready to rent out but was told I could not refinance until at least 6 months. Is there a work aroud for this? What are other doing to avoid high percentage rates fr...
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when analyzing deals I am using 10, 5, 10 and 12 percent for repairs, cap ex, property management and vacancy rate respectively. These are conservatively high in my area just so I know we can “hit the mark”.Question:...
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Hey Guys, So I've been trying to discover a way to raise capital for real estate investing using other peoples money. And after consulting with multiple lenders I now know that most banks wont lend on a property if t...
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While aiming to becoming a successful wholesaler, I want to tap in and find out what most buy and hold investors looks for in a potential rental property. What formula is used to figure out numbers that will generate...
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Discover how effective property management can unlock the full potential of your rental properties in Orlando. From maximizing occupancy rates to ensuring timely maintenance, it plays a crucial role in achieving long-...
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I'm looking to start investing in real estate. I have been reviewing the Ultimate Guide. It mentions the 2% rule. Basically that my monthly rental amount should be 2% of purchase price. EX: $100K purchase should y...
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Market OverviewThe Los Angeles warehouse/distribution market is comprised of 476.3 million square feet in eight geographic concentrations ranging in size from the 128.0 million square foot Mid-Cities submarket to th...
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Hi everyone, I'm still new to real estate investing so any help from those more experienced than me would be much appreciated. I'm interested in focusing on A type SFHs with higher end tenants with homes in the 150-25...