The seller’s expenses are NOT your expenses.
A lot of people just plug in the financials and run with it… but that’s how you end up with bad assumptions.
Instead:
– Get real quotes (insurance, etc.)
– Adjust for how you would operate
– Don’t assume things stay the same
Also—don’t forget expenses change over time. Rent isn’t the only thing that goes up.
If you’re new, a solid target to keep in mind:
→ Aim for ~35% expense ratio at stabilization
Curious—are you guys underwriting anything right now? What are you seeing?