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So i see a lot of people ask what to use when estimating a vacancy rate or a cap expense rate. And a lot of times on pro-forma sheets a vacancy is listed at 5%. I just can't comprehend how that is a realistic number f...
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I offered on a property done by rehabbers. They want to make their profit and I want to make my returns. Originally, they priced the house at $94,900, someone else offered and financing fell through. I don't know if t...
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Hello,when I make the cashflow spreadsheet of almost any house (SFH, MF) around here (San Diego, California) I cannot manage to deduct enough taxes to cover rent. Am I doing something wrong?Most of the properties here...
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Hello BP Members. I'm in need of serious advice. I have my first property under contract and just received home inspection report. I thought there were a lot of issues and was ready to walk out, but need your all sinc...
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Consistently throughout the forums mentions of help with GoogleAdWordscan be found. Usually you will get an investor or agent that is killing it with AdWords who shares what works for them in their market, however, if...
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What are some of the typical things to overcome when acquiring a property Subject To the existing mortgage? I know a big one is the sellers concern that the mortgage will stay in their name which basically "puts them ...
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Hello,I am investing with a partner that I trust, and we are trying to work out the proper agreement that will make this a win-win for both of us. For context, we both live in Los Angeles, he has all the capital, and ...
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Hey all. I am getting ready to do a new construction project in downtown Charleston SC. My architect suggested taking a look at concealed mini-splits rather than a traditional HVAC system. The systems are a bit more e...
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Hello Everyone,
I have three condo's in Charlotte NC that are rented and performing well. I understand the downside of condo's/HOA fees however, I live in PA so it works for me. With this aggressive market its...
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Hello Investors!I am curious how common it is in the RE industry to use bookkeepers and if you find value in it?
At how many doors/properties does it usually make sense to hire bookkeepers? (any rule of thumb?)What ...