Hello All, I’m a newbie REI. I have 2 potential deals here that I’m looking to get some help on. 1. My sister moved from philly to Texas 3 years ago. She left her property with me. I’ve been managing the property e...
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What’s a rule of thumb for Utilities (Water and Sewage, Electric, Gas) per door number? If there is a such a rule? I’m aware of the RUBS system. If you don’t have the historical from last year, can we use a number per...
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I have heard it a dozen times...create your own property management company in an effort to service your personal assets and those of local real estate investors. I currently manage my portfolio in house but I have co...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $75,000
Cash invested: $20,000
It is a small multi family. A typical Midwest 4 bedroom home, that was conver...
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As a complete newbie, I really need some advice. I am going through the education process using the guide here on this forum and various real estate books. I'm learning as fast as I can read.I am interested in making ...
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Hi all!I'm new (haven't posted in the newbie section yet, will do shortly!). There's a vacant house in my neighborhood that I'm interested in. I'm going to send a letter to the owner on file and see what the deal is o...
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I bought my sfr 4 yrs ago in Aurora, CO and began to airbnb my primary residence in my residential neighborhood last May. We have a small hoa that has voluntary dues of $25.00 a year. Currently the hoa has a reserve ...
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Hello everyone. I am interested on investing on a duplex or triplex in L.A. I found a duplex in great shape at a good price but it’s a Turnkey property. I wouldn’t like to have other people managing my property and ta...
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Just a thought. I know most PM companies charge the first month's rent for leasing an empty unit, but is that fair? Let's say a unit becomes vacant on April 30 and they don't lease it until August 1. Do they really de...
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Hi Everyone, I'm a law enforcement officer in Austin, Texas looking to get started in real estate investing. As much as I enjoy protecting and serving the great citizens of the State of Texas, I've come to the realiz...