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Do you usually include property taxes as expenses in your cash flow analysis of a potential property if you are taking out a mortgage on the property and believe that you can count on depreciation?
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When looking for a good house hack I consider a couple things.
1. Will it reduce my cost of living when compared to renting?
2. What is my net worth ROI on my downpayment and is this better than other investment op...
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Hey,
If I am looking at a properties income statement, do I add back depreciation and amortization into net income before non cash items?
For example, I have a friend who's dad wants to sell his 100 unit property fo...
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I will place my first bid on a HUD property. What can you think of to increase the chance of acceptance? Cash close? close early? No contingency? Any thoughts are appreciated, but just don't tell me to increase the pr...
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Hi,How do I calculate the rent per SF?Gross Potential Income or Effective Income / net rentable SF or total square footage ?Thanks
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What taxes are dividends subject to (not talking about wages i pay myself)?I believe FICA is exempt? Is it just the dividend tax rate of 0/15/20%, or there any additional taxes this money is taxed? For state, is it ju...
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I sent a link to a friend about sub metering their water after a conversation where they were complaining about tenant water usage. Her response to me was I don't know how this could help me because the water expense ...
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Hi all, I am looking for our first multi-unit property, but am hoping there may be other resources aside from Zillow/Trulia/Realtor and LoopNet. Are there any other resources for locating properties in the 5-20 unit ...
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Hello all, new here. Little background... Im under agreement for a 5 unit building for 420k. The building will net after all expenses 16k per year. Did I overpay for this? I think I’m panicking because I currently hav...
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I would love the BP Community's advice on a current situation with a gentleman. He brought a deal to my attention and I'd like feedback on what is fair compensation.
I met a man that mentioned he had a deal,...