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Without compromising important factors in managing apartments what can one do to decrease expenses and increase cash flow?
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It's somewhat of a "it depends" answer to this question which is why I'm providing more details below, but I would like to know if it is realistic to expect at least $1,000 clean cash flow from a four-unit apartment b...
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C+ neighborhood. Working class area, I own rentals in this area, never had any problems regarding crime.3 unit all 1bedgas/electric tenant paid. all metered to them.currently leased at $440 per unit (below market valu...
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My friend hooked me up with a list of 145 local multifamilies w 4-16 units in my local area. I started scanning through it and doing research on some of the properties. I first focused on 10 of them. I called all of ...
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It appears that many investors on Bigger Pockets are the millionaire next door types who drive older cars with $100k miles on it or purchase used cars that are atleast 3 years old.
In Thomas Stanley most re...
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Hi everyone!My dilemma is, buy an old house (BRRRR) or buy a brand new home and rent it.I know, it will broadly depends on my goals. So, here are some cons and pros I can think of:PROS:- Old house can be cheaper, spec...
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Hello everyone! I know that HOA fees are ultimately due by the property owner, but my question is:Should the rental amount include HOA fees or should HOA fees be an addition to the rental amount? My thought process ...
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Hi Everyone,I don't know why I always get nervous when it's time to pull the trigger...several years and purchases into this thing. Anyways, please take a look at the numbers for my newest deals I plan to close wi...
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New rental investor and soon to be landlord here. I’m doing the math on evaluating properties and having a hard time getting realistic monthly expense estimates for a 2 bed/ 2 bath condo and/or townhome. So far here’...
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This is my first post to the BP community (after listening to about 50% of the podcasts).Quick background: I'm in Yakima, WA. In 2006 I flipped two properties (for a profit!) and in 2007 I bought a duplex as a buy-and...