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I am in the process of building my excel calculator(s) for rental properties. I want to factor future assumptions for forecasting purposes, such as income and expense increases. Are there any standard rule of thumbs? ...
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Have anyone here in Minnesota used a land trust
How would you estimate repair, maintenance and capex on a property with an HOA that covers yard, external maintenance (siding, paint), roof, etc.?There are the typical broad estimates ranging from 1% - 1.5% of propert...
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Being new to all of this I am having trouble determining what percentages to use for Maintenance & Repair/CapEx to arrive at a monthly cash flow figure? Is there a default percentage I should be using when calcu...
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Alright, so it might not be "breaking news" but it's news to some. So many of the threads and forums I’ve read since joining BP in 2018 have pushed the power of leverage and maintaining a high LTV to boost your ROI a...
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What do you think of this deal & why?
I think I did okay. Have a quote to f...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm hoping to invest in buy and hold properties in the Raleigh, NC area (specifically Cary). I've been spending a lot of time lately analyzing potential deals, and I'm wondering if I'm being too ...
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Duplex 2 bed 1 bath on each side with 2.5 car garage. Listed for around 269kOffer around 250kRents for $2200-$2400 totalTaxes are about $6900Loan 3.25%Great area that will supply A+ tenants. This would be my first pro...
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Looking to use a part of my savings to pick up an investment property and become a landlord. Let me know what you think of this property.
1000 SQFT 2Br/1Bath in Hammond, Indiana. 7133 Hohman Ave. Supposedly good re...
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I recently sent in an LOI for a 12 unit apartment. The property is located in a C- neighborhood with a moderately high crime rate. The current management company allowed a sex offender to live in one of the units. The...