Recent content by JaeBrooks

One view is that an 8.5% gross yield leaves enough room for surprises; the other is that Los Angeles insurance and financing can wipe out that margin quickly. I’m trying to work out which view fits a 1-bed villa priced at $870,000 with estimated rent of $6,179 a month. My cash-flow model covers...

I’m comparing inspection services for a coastal home in New York priced around $1,385,000, and the same “building inspection” label seems to cover very different work. Some providers mention negotiation and document coordination; others appear to finish once the inspection or introduction is...

I wouldn’t decide from monthly cash flow alone. A small, affordable shortfall might be acceptable if you have a strong reason to keep this particular property, while a nominal surplus can disappear after one difficult turnover. Before selling, get the management terms in writing and build a...