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Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: The big fat lies about S-corps
26 November 2025 | 6 replies
Consult a real expert who does a thorough comparison, not some useless quick estimate on a napkin.
Andy Sabisch Question on enforcing cleanliness of a unit
16 October 2025 | 9 replies
I find that when it starts to slip, it usually gets worse.Operation, Maintenance, Storage, Alterations to Premises: On a continuing basis, tenant agrees to: Keep premises in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition; no parking, storage, or accumulation of debris on lawn or yard.
Jesse Paxton Does the 1% rule still apply in today’s market?
12 October 2025 | 15 replies
1% is a rough guideline for napkin math.
Gil Erez Any opinions about vestright, Cody Bjugan’s 15-18k course?
16 October 2025 | 30 replies
These generally don't require as much infrastructure from the county (septic instead of sanitary sewer, usually no stormwater systems required), and I sell them to consumers wishing to build their own homes on enough acreage to have vegetable gardens, chicken coops, etc.
Austin Fowler Haven't done BRRRR before, how to get started?
15 October 2025 | 38 replies
I see it every day with folks running deals by me that when I do simple napkin math they dont come close to working..
Alex Silang Renovation/furnishing costs of an STR
28 September 2025 | 22 replies
So back of the napkin, that's almost 3 years of waiting to get the money back. 
Justin Biel Stuck in Deal Analysis - Help!!!
29 September 2025 | 4 replies
Quick 10-min sniff test:I use a simple “back of the napkin” rule:Take gross rents × 50% (that’s your rough NOI after expenses).Subtract debt service.If you’ve got positive cash flow left, it’s worth a deeper look.This weeds out 90% of deals in under 10 minutes.3.
James Wise Did Brandon Turner really lose $14M of investor money while pocketing $4.4M???
5 November 2025 | 188 replies
Simple napkin-math shows financing at Ryan's purchase price just under 70%; par for the course in commercial real estate. 
Chuck Spradlin Needing advice in my rental portfolio start
28 September 2025 | 5 replies
The tricky part is those don’t always line up perfectly, especially in today’s market.The 1% rule is a great back-of-the-napkin filter, but it’s not the end-all.
Marcus Auerbach The real estate market crash has already happened
25 November 2025 | 79 replies
Good thing I remember a little from thermodynamics classes and have AI run some back of the napkin math to see how big of a warm wate plume 1.2 million gallons per day will make.