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Matt Sora How much should you have in Reserves???
1 December 2022 | 10 replies

How much money should I keep aside as a reserve for my Properties? I know it all depends on how much you have but if I'm just starting with like a four-plex, what is a good rule of thumb before I start taking money fo...

Marc Shin Sewer scope inspection revealed a cracked pipe underground
27 September 2024 | 9 replies

I'm under contract on a property and the sewer scope inspection report said "The service was observed for approximately 82 feet, and the termination was not visible or and condition was not determined. This appeared t...

Philip Schultz Does it matter where my CPA and Lawyer are based?
24 June 2016 | 16 replies

So I'm exploring investing out of state and I'm wondering about CPAs and lawyers...Do I need a CPA from that state?Do I need a CPA from the state I'm in?What about a lawyer...is it best to have one from the state you ...

Mitchell Catoe Does anyone have experience with D.S.C.R. Loans
21 December 2024 | 10 replies

Rookie here……but D.S.C.R loans seem to be a great way to acquire property.  I’d like to talk with anyone who has dealt with these kinds of loans before. Pros/Cons, contacts even maybe, for instance how do you even acq...

Sue T. Rule Of Thumb Operating Expense for Retail Properties
3 June 2011 | 8 replies

Hi,

Is there a rule of thumb for operating expense ratio for retail (non NNN) properties? What if the owner is only responsible for roof and structure? Is there an "average" estimated vacancy loss that you use to e...

Windie G. LEARNING FROM THE BEST!
20 September 2013 | 8 replies

So I like to learn by example. If I dont need to go through it just by asking a question and learning. Thats shows better to me. So as a new investor what things should I be watching out for. Any road blocks or th...

Aaron Gowin Investing in Indianapolis from out of state
14 April 2016 | 12 replies

I am a newer investor from Seattle looking into investing in Indy. Once I sell my current home In June/July I will have a good sum of capital to play with.

Do any out of state investors have some good advice on thei...

Zach Rubin Property purchase with FHA203K Loan
16 December 2022 | 5 replies

Helloooo fellow peeps!The wife and I will be looking for our first property purchase in the 1st quarter of 2023 and would like to use a FHA203K loan as our way of finance if a property is in our favor. I understand th...

Amy Lee Late utilities transfer
31 December 2023 | 7 replies

I was being naive and let the tenants move in without having utilities to their name. I outlined this in the ad but nothing in the lease. At this point, I'll be paying for their utilities for 1-2 weeks. I can't make c...

Nehru Raju Negative Cash flow on Second property
15 February 2024 | 8 replies

Hi,I recently purchased my first rental property in VA and it generates positive cash flow around 250 after all expenses, insurances etc.I am trying to purchase another property(Condo) in Franklin Park, NJ. With HOA a...