17 February 2026 | 7 replies
Am I crazy for even considering keeping the house with my ex?
19 February 2026 | 36 replies
If maintenance/cap ex was off, it typically did not matter.
27 February 2026 | 8 replies
I've found an area I like with low property taxes, easy entry, and low rental inventory and it has a great one stop shop property manager that will do everything - purchase, light rehab, rent, maintenance, future sale but the long term numbers in the area aren't that exciting other than easy entry.Example of what I'm finding:Purchase price: $100KForced equity by getting it rent ready also adds 20%-30% to value with a few weeks of workTwo months average time on market to rent$1200 - $1400 monthlyCash flow $100 month after all expenses, PM, vacancies, CAP/EX etc.The trade off for easy entry is low rental increases and low appreciation Do these numbers look worthwhile assuming adding multiple properties per year?
27 February 2026 | 7 replies
**Cap-ex reserve** - I don't see this broken out.
1 March 2026 | 2 replies
With the tenant paying near the low end of average rent in the area along with proper cushion for maintenance, cap ex, vacancy, etc.
24 February 2026 | 1 reply
Have built multiple flex locations going the post frame route without any issues this far (ex. 6x6 wood post, 10-12’ on center single ply truss, etc.).
10 February 2026 | 8 replies
Maintenance and cap ex should not be based on a percentage point of rent.
1 March 2026 | 1 reply
If I buy turnkey properties in my market of Omaha, Nebraska, I am looking at breakeven cash flow after all expenses and cap ex are factored in.
20 February 2026 | 10 replies
Here is an example of a deal I looked at the other day that I feel like it SHOULD have worked out:Purchase Price: $150,000Down Payment: $37,500 (standard DSCR 30-year fixed rate)Loan Amount: $112,500Closing Costs: $4,500 (estimated 3% purchase price)Rehab Costs: $50,000ARV: $230,000Total Cash Investment: $92,000Property Taxes: $1,759/yrInsurance: $2,000/yr (estimated)Monthly Payment: $748.47Gross Rent: $1600/moVacancy Loss: $96/mo (6%)Property Management: $166.67/mo (8%)Repairs & Maintenance: $128/mo (6%)Cap Ex: $48/mo (3%)NOI: $935.07/mo (Rental Income less Vacancy and Monthly Expenses, Taxes & Insurance)Debt Service: $748.47/moCash Flow: $186.60/moCOC Return: 2.43%I have been shooting for a COC Return of at least 8% and just can’t seem to get the numbers to work.
18 February 2026 | 6 replies
I have 11 doors (2 quads and 3 single) that I split 50/50 with my ex several years ago.