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Dmitri K. Cleveland Investors, what is your real-live vacancy rate?
16 February 2017 | 18 replies

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...

Daria B. Seller and I are at an impass. :-|
10 June 2016 | 23 replies

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...

Mike H. Depreciation does not cover rent. (50% land). Help
24 October 2016 | 22 replies

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...

Kasia I. Please Help!! First Home inspection
11 November 2017 | 4 replies

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...

Angel-Ty L. 🔥Why REIs & Agents Suck at Adwords and How To Fix It Today!
22 January 2018 | 2 replies

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...

Fred Lopez How to handle Subject To's
11 December 2016 | 11 replies

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 ...

Victoria Townsend Could someone double check my math???
7 January 2017 | 12 replies

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 ...

Jeffrey Stasz HVAC question for the pros
13 September 2017 | 12 replies

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...

Brian Plajer Buying for Appreciation
28 March 2022 | 20 replies

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...

Bastian Kneuse Investors, do you use a bookkeeper?
13 April 2020 | 7 replies

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 ...