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Max Caprez Looking for my first property
26 January 2015 | 7 replies
With a 30 year loan you can build up a savings to buffer the expensive problems when they come up and get back on track after they are taken care of. 
Rafael Floresta Estimating indoor repairs for a foreclosure
28 February 2014 | 15 replies
@Patrick L. on a home that needs kitchen, carpet, bathrooms at first glance, 3bed 1bath, 170k ARV, how much would you budget as "safety buffer"?
Chris Heeren Buy/Fix/ReFi/Hold Approach?
21 December 2014 | 9 replies
Would this approach spread myself too thin even with a 20% equity buffer and a health cash flow even after the higher mortgage payment?
Ben Winchester Realistic Returns.. Real numbers
12 March 2017 | 14 replies
Generally ok to accept slightly below 200/door but need some buffer in the event that rents soften.I would also buy anything that I can pull most or all my money out of after rehab... also known as brrrr so long as it covers itself with some amount of Cashflow buffer after all holdbacks.2) are you able to achieve that amount on a consistent bases?
Daniel J. Am I crazy for offering so low?
22 July 2017 | 15 replies
Therefore, in order to pay off your acquisition loan and get your cash back your costs  need to also be 75% or less.  70% gives you a 5% buffer encase the appraisal comes in low or your Rehab costs are more than expected.  
Brad Coyne Property Manager charging extra fees
24 January 2018 | 6 replies
With a PM you are paying for them to basically be the buffer between you/tenant.
Danny Stern thoughts on refiancing from 30 year to 15 year loan
5 August 2019 | 2 replies
If you'd rather have a bit of a buffer for uncertain times, stay the course or make the occasional extra payment.
William S. I started 1 year ago and I need a gut check before moving forward
29 December 2017 | 11 replies
Maybe get rid of the 10% buffer if you already have a lot of science behind the estimate.Maintenance - As others have said, the maintenance number is too low (especially for 100% turnover) but your combined maintenance and cap ex do not appear too low.Appreciation and Principal Reduction - Cash flow is one of three profit drivers in real estate and to calculate the true return, factor in the other two drivers using the IRR.At a 60% expense rate for a $1450 rental, you are likely forecasting expenses a little on the high side (even with the higher taxes) but you may not be too far off (and the tweaks I mentioned may help).
Account Closed buy with cash and then refinance, or just finance right away?
14 February 2019 | 11 replies
This keeps the most amount of your cash on hand to purchase another property, or to use as a buffer for repairs/future renovations/considerations. 
Nick Wilson Should I get a contractor bid before I make an offer? - BRRRR
2 April 2019 | 13 replies
If you want to do a TRUE BRRRR where you get ALL of your cash back you may want to set your criteria as 70% to ARV all in so you have some buffer