Kristin Boekhoff
Practical Questions for Small Multifamily
25 November 2024 | 8 replies
This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.
Luc Brieger
Entry Into Wholesaling
26 November 2024 | 9 replies
That's why it's good to see how others do it and see it even lines up with what you want to do, ethically and professionally.
Daniel Amsalem
House Hack in Alexandria as Airbnb MTR
23 November 2024 | 1 reply
This was due to asbestos abatement, sewer line replacement, scope creep, and poor planning.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
Account Closed
Tenants are escalating mold situation
19 November 2024 | 15 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.
James Wise
Exposing more of Bob Prisco's (AKA Bob Stevens) Lies
21 November 2024 | 6 replies
I think it would be a disservice to all of the consumers who utilize BiggerPockets to learn and network with professionals and service providers to not have this new information given to them.Bob Prisco (aka Bob Stevens) actually utilized a 2nd BiggerPockets profile from 2018 to 2020.
Eric Mcginn
How complicated is seller financing?
22 November 2024 | 2 replies
NOTE: there may be some tax on interest or principal on the payments--seek professional advice.Also, stress there will be no inspections or other contingencies--sell the 'peace of mind' side of the equation.You have known each other for 12 years and you established you are a great payer.
Bruce Tieu
Design and furnish strategy for non conforming duplex
26 November 2024 | 9 replies
We've been happily shifting away from catering to traveling medical professionals in favor of larger groups of either families in a insurance relocation situation or a work crews coming through.
Rod Merriweather
Trying to Scale- Lending Help Needed
26 November 2024 | 17 replies
Readers should seek professional advice.
Vishal Bendre
Excited to Join the BiggerPockets Community: Bay Area Agent & Aspiring Investor
21 November 2024 | 1 reply
My name is Vishal Bendre, and I'm excited to be part of this amazing network of real estate professionals, investors, and enthusiasts!
Carlos Ptriawan
Don't become passive investors
1 December 2024 | 91 replies
Depending on their financing scheme , most of them needs debt restructurization after year 4 or 5 which means LP losing money.everyone buying with sub cap 4 , they have to exit , banks want the money , they want exit with cap 4.5 ; buyer like us is asking for 5 cap.The only way they can survive is by the fed cutting rate next year or there is massive debt refinancing deals given by the banksThat's not correct at all, I get where your coming from and for the "novices" it's almost certainly true, but not remotely accurate for the professional, proficient syndicators.