William C.
More Accurate Pre-Purchase Calculations (Focus on Repairs/Maint)
As I "run the numbers" to estimate the cashflow potential of a property, a sticking point for me has always been accurately representing the Vacancy Rate and the Repairs/Maintenance costs. The Vacancy Rate is somethin...
Bobby Shell
Taking out 401k to buy rental. 100% depreciation
Listening to Robert K (Rich Dad) and his partner Tom Wheelwright they said you can take money out of your 401k and take the penalty, but then buy a rental and depreciate it the first year to offset the loss where you ...
Joel S.
Building vs. Buying an already Constructed Property
I have been looking with my agent for a property in Houston for several months and continue to beat out my cash buyers. My agent said that he going to talk to a local builder to see if they can build something in my ...
Belinda R.
Landlord Newbie with 17 yr smoking tenant
Hello, so I’ve been investing for a while but recently decided to build a rental portfolio. Here’s my dilemma: I bought a duplex with two long term tenants, one has been there 8 years and the other 17 years. Property...
Chuck Payette
Spray foam as sound barrier ?
Gathering bids on new construction over/under duplex. One builder says spray foam between levels for sound barrier. Will that just transfer thunking of footsteps through joists and ceiling of lower level more?
Brenden Kanakaole
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
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*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I am a newbie learning to run numbers on a deal that was presented and would appreciate...
Terry Hughes
Evaluating a Rental Property by Location
Looking for how other evaluate purchasing a buy and hold property, beyond the "numbers". Do you merely look at the purchase price, ARV and potential rent (also considering other expenses)? Or do you somehow factor i...
Patrick Abdaal
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Brian Plajer
Beach House Issues from your experience
Hello,
We are looking at a 3 BR, 2BA home on Emerald Island NC tomorrow with the intent to use it as a vacation rental. I am curious from those who have beach properties what advice you have regarding what to focus ...
Jason Malabute
RULES TO TALKING TO APARTMENT OWNERS
I learned some important rules when cold calling apartment owners:1) always agree (we already know this)2) always leave prospect in a good mood 3) keep them out of no, in maybe, and moving towards yes4) if they say no...