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Buy and Hold Property Evaluation

Keith John
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  • Chesterton, IN
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For all of the successful Buy and Hold investors:

What percentages do you use for the following when evaluating a potential buy and hold income property:

1) Cap Ex

2) Management

3) Vacancy

4) Repairs

Thanks in advance!

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1) Cap Ex - $150/month/roof minimum

2) Management - 10%

3) Vacancy 8.1% 1 vacancy/apartment/year

4) Repairs - $25/month

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