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3 September 2024 | 20 replies
Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.
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29 August 2024 | 9 replies
When I calculate my own occupancy, I only include "sold" nights.
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3 September 2024 | 10 replies
Calculate depreciation only if you are filing your own tax returns.
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3 September 2024 | 5 replies
I have been running the monthly cash flow using the Bigger Pockets rental calculator.
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2 September 2024 | 10 replies
Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.
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4 September 2024 | 5 replies
This is where the BP virtual community comes alive so its great that you're putting yourself out there.When comparing househack options in multiple markets, I'd recommend using @Jon Schwartz's househack calculator.
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3 September 2024 | 15 replies
My go-to metric is the "5-year annualized ROI" provided by the BP Calculators.
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2 September 2024 | 22 replies
Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.
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3 September 2024 | 11 replies
BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.
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2 September 2024 | 11 replies
We'd use the appraisers opinion of market rent to calculate DSCR and just want to see at least a 1.0 (Rent divided by PITI).