Don Nelson
50% Rule Expenses
So I'm estimating expenses and trying to figure out the 50% rule. I'm an experienced flipper, but moving to buy and hold. I understand the need for CAPEX reserves (5% of GOI) and property management (8% GOI), taxes,...
Cal Rohrman
Creating second lease
Hey guys, I have a dilemma. I am currently creating a new lease for my "section 8" tenant and her voucher is only for $900. I want the rents set to $1100 and she is willing to pay the $200 out of pocket each month. I ...
Moises Villasenor
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal in the tampa USF area
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Ben Feder
How do you estimate regular expenses on multifamily properties?
When buying MF (residential and commercial), how do you estimate utility costs, capital expenditures, etc. before you even know the market prices? Or how do you find out the market prices for these different expenditu...
Jonathan Bluth
Expenses for rental properties
I am brand new to real estate and have some questions. - How do I find specific utility costs for my area so I can properly analyze deals? - What utilities are needed? Are these paid by me through the tenants monthly ...
Robin Secord
Owner paid utilities (rent all inclusive) - Raising rents after we purchase to cover utilities - Should we steer clear or is there opportunity???
Hi BP Community!In looking at several multifamily properties, I am seeing some that don't have separate meters & the units are rent inclusive. The problem though, is that the current "all inclusive" rents being p...
Ryan Anthony
Downpayment Lender Recommendations
Currently a new real estate investor looking to source my financing. I'm for advice and recommendations for my current lending situation. I’m looking to buy a STR in MD, and i’ve run into a bump in a road for my finan...
Thomas Faragoi
Fixed Costs
Greetings,
What is the best way to estimate what fixed/holding costs will be for a particular property?
I seem to understand the other parts of the MPP equation; sales price, rehab, but the fixed costs are confusing...
Nicholas Negreiros
How does one know who will pay for utilities?
I’m just starting my real estate journey and I have this burning question that I can’t figure out.
How do you know or decide whether you or the tenant will pay the utilities (water/sewage, electricity, gas, garbage)?...
Gregory Schwartz
Solar Panels on Multifamily
I know submetering is a commonly used method to lower cost and increase NOI on apartment buildings. Is anyone using solar panels for a similar effect? I'd be interested in anyone who has successfully used solar panels...