All Forum Posts by: Nicholas Alexander Cuaresma

Hello all!

I am wanting to create my own excel spreadsheet for analyzing deals.  I have been searching the forums and have found many people have already posted their own sheets.  I learn really well using excel and want to make one for my own understanding.  I will be using the four square method in my first iteration and as I continue to learn my hope is to add the more complex calculations.  My question to you all is what are the short comings of the four square method, if any?  Are there variables that are not accounted in this method?  On the BP youtube channel Brandon said that this method is more of a preliminary analysis, so is there a better way to crunch the numbers?  Any advice will help! Thanks

Thank you for the advice all.  I have been thinking a lot about a house hack once my apartment lease is up next June.  I do not have the money to have an apartment and a mortgage and I am not ready for that risk quite yet since I am still studying the market an learning how to analyze a deal.  But I was considering finding a multifamily house somewhere in the Denver area and like you both said, renting out the other rooms.  Do either of you have properties in CO or any idea what it is like in that market?

Hello all, So I have been wanting to get into real estate and like others, I have been watching videos and listening to podcasts every chance I get.  However, I recently graduated and I have some student loans.  I do have a full time job but I do not know what I should be prioritizing.  Should I work on my student loans or start saving money for a real estate opportunity that I hope to find in the future.  I hope to hear everyone's thoughts and advice. Thanks