Hello all! I currently have 2 single family rentals but am looking to delve in to fix and flipping as a way to supplement or hopefully replace my W2 income. I have 2 questions as it relates to taxes for fix and flippi...

If I am setting aside 10% each month for a potential vacancy, is that $ just deposited into an acct for months when there is a vacancy and that $ is needed to pay the bills? 10% each month? If you run a duplex, then y...

This may seem like a very basic question: we are trying to figure out what the set-aside vacancy rate expense that is on the BP calculator and that investors seem to use even covers? Is it solely to cover mortgage pay...

Good Morning BP Family,I currently own 1 tri-plex and i have a couple offers on the table for a few more small 2-4 unit multi-families. I've been mulling a this question over in my head for a few days and wanted to ge...

I am buying a house to fix and flip and I am taking on some partners to fund the deal. Most partners are happy with getting a set rate of return but one wants to have equity in the house instead as he believes it will...

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I am trying to work the numbers on a deal that I am interested in and am curious as to what Capital Expenses I should average into my long-term costs? For example: if the roof is already in good shape, should...

I'm shopping around to own 2 million in real
estate. It's mostly residential duplex properties with traditional
financing. How much of a cash safety net should I have set aside?
Properties are relatively low mai...

Hi BP!In the process of acquiring my first 4 family property. I am wondering what percent of the rent do you set aside for Cap Ex? Is 10% a reasonable amount?Scott

There are a plethora of investors with years of experiencing on this site and I was hoping to glean some knowledge. I have one single family home rental and I am currently looking to acquire a small multi-family prope...