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Craig Moore What should I look for before joining a brokerage?
7 June 2017 | 39 replies
I have some cash saved and plan on working through the night to have food to eat, etc.
Tyler Hodgson First Flip - any advice appreciated.
28 April 2017 | 4 replies
Hi Tyler,It looks like you may be missing a few items which can start to add up and eat away at your profit.On your Holding Costs it looks like you are missing utilities (electrical, water, gas) which could be a couple hundred bucks a month.For Selling Costs, a 6% sales commission would put you at $8,100, but there will be another few % for miscellaneous fees (title, home warranty, recording fees, settlement charges, etc.).  
Dana Holland Help - First time landlord dealing with high maintenance tenants
28 April 2017 | 19 replies
This is a tough business that eats up "weak landlords".
James Gilpin Transfer Ownership Without Paying ALL Taxes. HELP!!
28 April 2017 | 5 replies
If the taxes don't eat up your whole $80K, the remainder could be a down payment to the seller on seller financing.That might be one approach ...
Raymond T. Sell or continue to rent it out
30 August 2019 | 14 replies
Additionally your equity is eating your cash flow and needs to be sent forth into the world to earn it's keep.Equity in a rental property will kill any positive cash flow to the tune of $833/month for every 100K in equity.
Ronda R. Need HVAC recommendation
3 May 2017 | 2 replies
And I might do it since a couple months of vacancy and flipping the property might easily eat $3500 in income.
Dom Jones Pros / cons to buying a condo with HOA
28 April 2017 | 4 replies
There are more hurdles to jump through in the financing and the high HOA fees can really eat up your cash flow.
Farakh Zaman Should I give up on buy and hold?
24 May 2017 | 133 replies
My modo with my team is "If I eat, you eat"  if you keep your people full they are less likely to take food off the table.
Jordan B. Hungry New York Newbie ready to invest!
7 May 2017 | 21 replies
Property taxes can eat a big portion of the cash flow.So, some areas fair bettter than others...
Account Closed Is retail a risky long-term investment?
5 May 2017 | 2 replies
In short, people will always need a place to live and a place to eat (or pickup), but not necessarily a place to shop.So, unless you’re a seasoned or institutional investor, with experience and money, you should steer clear of property specifically designed for retail.