I'm purchasing a duplex for $90k and it rents for $1350 total, but I'll raise rents to $1400.
In regards to variable expenses I'm setting aside $100 for repairs (7%), $115 for capex (8%), and $70 for vacancy (5%).
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We are beginner real estate investors (Phoenix area), and we want to get into the STR / vacation rental market. I have read that many people do “sandwich leases” or “sublet agreements” on a lease in order to turn arou...

Hi BP,I have a 6 bedroom student rental near the Ohio State campus that I am ready to sell. My predicament is the tradeoffs between selling by owner or hiring an agent. The main reason for selling myself would of cour...

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My family and I are excited to visit Austin this weekend (will be there until Wednesday). We just heard so many good things about this town from friends and family. We don't know if we want to move or in...

Hey everyone. I recently joined BP, but I have been taking advantage of everything on here for some time now. I currently work as a video editor/web/graphic designer, which I plan to continue into the future, but I'm ...

I'm looking to connect with some investors who buy pools of performing notes. How do you measure their value? What do you look for? Where do you buy? Is location a preference? What is your criteria?I'm meeting more an...

The neighbor above me has been stomping over my head very early in the morning 5am and after "quiet hours" late at night well after midnight. She slams doors, she "drops" things which shake my apartment ceiling. I hav...

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Over the last few years, I've responded to almost 700 posts on buying and investing in international real estate yet I haven't written any single post. In order to best help all of you who want to buy or...

There are many schools of thought out there regarding asset allocation... There are hardcore Real Estate Investors that will only invest in Real Estate and hold cash reserves, and there is a substantial part of the FI...

Hello everyone,My name is Scott Passman and I am a new investor based out of Batavia/Geneva, IL.  I just started learning about real estate 4 months ago and I have been hooked ever since!  I have spent every free mome...