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All Forum Posts by: Tod R.

Tod R. has started 32 posts and replied 805 times.

Post: ATM Scam - The Lebanese Loop

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

Wow, this IS clever yet simple.

I've heard of gadgets being put on card swipes at gas stations that capture your CC info but this is too simple if the thief is willing to hang around and play "good samaritan".

Wonder why they call it the "Lebanese" loop?

Post: Looking for Panel Ideas for BP Summit in March

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

Not sure it would be a popular enough topic, but construction/development would interest me.

Or maybe, single family vs multifamily, commercial.

Post: Lease Option Deposit Refund

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337
Originally posted by Mark D.:
This doesn't sound right to me and I am going to challenge this and am contemplating a new management company for my properties but wanted to make sure and get others' opinions before I make a decision.

Expressing this to the PM should help persuade them to back off. While I doubt it's "standard", it doesn't matter. What matters is how the written agreement, or L/O contract says.

Let us know how this plays out.

Post: Introducing Myself

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

Welcome to BP Mondana. You'll find this an excellent source for networking and education.

How does RE Legends work? I assume it's more than just a RE brokerage company?

Post: Looking for Insurance Coverage in Texas

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

I had the same experience with State Farm, expensive. I went with Farmers Insurance but I'm going to give Tx Farm Bureau a call.

Post: HR Block or CPA?

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

Steven, I've never dealt with HRB but my impression is that you don't necessarily deal directly with a CPA or even an enrolled agent. I would've guessed it is reviewed and signed by one, but I thought the client deals with a trained data entry person. Do you get an EA or CPA assigned to you or do you get a different one each year?

Post: Standard Managment Contract

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

What is considered an appropriate leasing fee for for a SFR?

Post: HR Block or CPA?

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337
Originally posted by Jon Klaus:
Here's one of many reasons; when the IRS audits you, who do you want to go to bat for you?

Maybe starting out you can get comfortable with HRB, but when Jon puts it this way, I know who I would rather have going into the auditor's office...

Post: ROI on 250 units

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

Why do you suppose your rents are so low compared to competition? Is your occupancy greater than competition? What about rental concessions?

Your ROI depends on several factors, including level of debt and whether you overpaid for the property plus improvements.

In our multifamily deals, we focus more on appreciation, but we look for an annual cash on cash of anywhere between 5-10%.

Post: How is everyone financing their rentals these days?

Tod R.Posted
  • Investor
  • Southlake, TX
  • Posts 950
  • Votes 337

I have a bank loan of 30yr @ 6% on $350K, a 63 ltv.

My MH on land is private money of 10% on $45K, 80% ltv.