Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (10,000+)
Desiree Rejeili Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
Similarly, homes that have unusual layouts or less traditional features often benefit from full staging, as it helps buyers envision how the space can work for them.That said, even in more budget-conscious markets, full-service staging can still provide a significant return on investment, especially if the home has been on the market for a while or if it's empty and lacks warmth.
Bear Geiger Purchasing Off-Market Property: How Can We Effectively Capture Their Attention?
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
However, we often facechallenges in sourcing suitable properties through traditional MLS listings.
Jeffrey Hill Trying to figure out how to buy a home from a friend with assumable VA loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Maybe we can do seller financing for the $172K and then get a traditional mortgage after the fact with delayed financing?
Chris Seveney The Tech Revolution in Real Estate Lending: Are We Overlooking the Basics?
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Such as, what percentage of those $1B in defaults came from tech platforms as opposed to traditional lenders?
Danth Aman Real estate agent is representing buyer and seller. Seller is the real estate agent.
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
If I were to do a traditional VA loan, the loan would be close to 7%.Below are what I understand to be the numbers so far:Seller purchased the property in DEC 2022 for $1.13M (owned for 2yrs)Current estimates are Zillow= $1.26M/  Redfin=$1.323MOur agreed purchase price is $1.25MSeller financing would be $120k @ 8% for 3yrs.No commission cost.Small percentage of fees/ costs in the tune of 1.5% of loan amount.Let me know what you think and if you need any additional info.
Bobby Short Costa Rica 2nd property Mortgage
11 January 2025 | 12 replies
Thank You for the input, it's confirmed there is not a straight forward traditional mortgage option.I'm looking for a property in the 100k range.
Alexander Szikla Rockson Advisory’s Year In Review: Thriving on the Real Estate Rollercoaster into 202
1 January 2025 | 0 replies
This included some landmark deals including Rockefeller Center’s $3.5B loan and Miami Beach’s Fontainebleau $1.2B refinancingAlternative lenders filling traditional banking gaps with short-term solutions which has already begun a cycle of consolidation that will likely continue and accelerate in 2025The Office Sector Divide:CBD property values are down 50.7% from 2021 peaksClass A office properties seem to be in their own vacuum of prosperity with trophy properties commanding premium rents ($100+ PSF nationally, up to $247 in top markets) with strong occupancyHybrid work continues impacting older building valuations which have not faired as well, but this may begin to rebalance as more companies are instituting mandates to return to physical officesChallenges & Opportunities:$1 trillion in loans maturing by 2026Interest rates up from 3.5% (2021) to 6.74% (2024)Experts such as AEW’s Michael Acton and Blackstone’s Nadeem Meghji see the best entry point in the last 15–20 years and we agreeMarket Outlook:Current market conditions present unique opportunities, with inflation-adjusted prices at historic lows and yields at decade highs.
Keith Groshans Keep Idle Cash Working in SDIRA
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
If not, you could always maintain 2 separate IRA accounts, one self-directed for private lending, and then another for your traditional investing.
Tayvion Payton Would You Pay an 18% Premium for Seller Financing at 2%?
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
This is not a great return, but not terrible.As others noted, there are other risks, like having the property insured at full replacement or purchase price, or if the option is 100% seller financing with no money down or very little, versus 20% traditional down payment, this can start to move it into a better investment.
Aaron Williams Co-Living properties in Boise and surrounding areas in IDAHO
31 December 2024 | 2 replies
Each potential buyer has come to their own conclusion that it would be too much hassle and risk to manage in this fashion vs a traditional rental even though the average cap rate in our area has been half that at best.