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Dyanne C. Duplex - 40k - Underestimating repairs?
13 January 2016 | 12 replies

First deal, I'm sure I made some mistake, thus the post!Duplex - C Neighborhood 40k - Purchase Price - 25% Down ~10k4k - Closing6k - Roof Repair1.7k - Misc Upfront repairsMonthly Expenses/IncomeUnit #1 -  $450 - Curre...

Kris L. Is everyone seriously underestimating Capex?
2 April 2020 | 12 replies

I’ve been sitting around for the past few days due to this virus situation and decided to run some Capex numbers on a typical house for the Tampa area. I apologize if this post is long, but I wanted to try to be comp...

Linda Ray Underestimating the cost Funding for Flipping
31 October 2018 | 1 reply

I understand it's common to underestimate the amount of funding I would need to flip a rehab. Any tips and tricks you use to ensure that you won't go over budget during your rehab?

Marc Massicotte Underestimating ARV/Overestimating cost of repairs
14 November 2023 | 9 replies

I know there is always talk about how wholesalers should not over inflate ARV and don't underestimate cost of repairs. That being said, did anyone find themselves doing the opposite and being overly cautious on both? 

Tristan Cortez Am I over/under estimating for Capex?
11 July 2015 | 6 replies

I am trying to make my capex spending plan so I can effectively evaluate potential rental properties. So my question is am I over or under estimating capex.Below is a picture of my excel spreadsheet for capex Thanks f...

J Stoddard First Flip Buffalo NY: Worried about underestimating repair costs
28 October 2017 | 4 replies

Looking at flipping this house:https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/house_type/3...I put the info into the Flip Calculator and here were the basics:If I offer: $60,000 (It's been on the market for almost a year)Repai...

Jeff Gebhart Am I over complicating direct marketing or underestimating it?
27 April 2016 | 6 replies

We are experienced landlords and have done a few flips.  We have never done direct marketing for properties but want to.  The more I read, the more I get confused. I realize there is no recipe / cook book for what wil...

Jessie Newton Contractor underestimated how much it'd cost to build my house
21 June 2018 | 7 replies

My husband and I bought some property in July 2017. We have a family friend who has been a contractor for over 16 years, so we chose him to build our house. He said signing a contract wasn't necessary, but did give us...

Andrew Sampino My friend is underestimating expenses on duplex in Dallas TX
15 October 2017 | 16 replies

Hi everyone,

I have a friend who is considering purchasing a duplex in Dallas TX. He refuses to budget for vacancy and capex. I'm trying to convince him to be more conservative but am having a hard time since I reall...

Connor Cogdill Mobile Home Park- Is this a good deal? Underestimating Expenses?
6 September 2023 | 13 replies

Asking $600k11 Spaces All Occupied8 TOH- $285 per month3 POH- $1300 (Section 8), $900, $750Single Story House- $775 monthlyGross Monthly Income- $6005Gross $72kWithout Due Diligence-Owners Expenses: Maybe $200 per mon...