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Nancy Durso What Is Cap Rate? A Key Metric for Real Estate Investors
30 July 2024 | 2 replies
Essentially, the cap rate is the proportion of Net Operating Income (NOI) to the property's value or selling price:Cap Rate = Net Operating Income (NOI)/Property ValueThis ratio offers a direct method to evaluate the yield a property generates in relation to its cost.For advanced real estate investors, integrating additional factors might prove beneficial:Vacancy rate: The duration the property remains vacant.Operating expenses percentage: Includes insurance, utilities, and maintenance costs (excludes mortgage payments, depreciation, or income taxes).The adjusted formula for net income, incorporating these considerations, is:Net Income=(100 − Operating Expenses %) ×(100 − Vacancy Rate %) × Gross Income
Julio Gonzalez Are you using cost segregation as a planning tool in your real estate portfolio?
29 July 2024 | 0 replies
Many investors are familiar with the concept of cost segregation studies and may have even had studies performed on their properties.
Avery T Beasley Cost Segregation - Carport - Land Improvements
30 July 2024 | 2 replies
Hello all,If anyone is familiar with cost segregation studies, do you know what asset class/depreciable life a stand alone, metal sheet, metal frame carport would be depreciated?
Nick L. My failure at the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Sale
31 July 2024 | 27 replies
Or does the process specifically require that you close with the cash that you prove you have when you win the bid?
Daniel Torres Understanding the Private investor side
30 July 2024 | 2 replies
In my previous role, I encountered numerous instances of real estate fraud, which opened my eyes to the importance of legitimacy and trust in this industry.After months of studying the markets and educating ourselves on the BRRRR method, we are thrilled to have potentially found our first deal, along with other promising prospects.
Krishna Surendra Seeking Recommendations for Property Management Companies in St. Louis
30 July 2024 | 4 replies
Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?
Mike Eichler Short Term Rentals in my market (Pocono Mountains)
1 August 2024 | 10 replies
The Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners put out an impact study that talks about the big picture which is good.  30 million visitors coming each year, nice things to do, mix of resorts and outdoor destinations that are not overcrowded, a pleasant place to drive to. 
Jonathan Greene Why Most Wholesalers Fail
31 July 2024 | 18 replies
I've heard that 87% figure tossed about all over the internet, but have found no study or basis for it, other than it's often repeated, perhaps because it suits the purpose of the people using it.Whatever the percentage failure of licensed agents, I'm sure it's quite high.
Kenji Van Thuyne How to buy real estate without a loan?
29 July 2024 | 2 replies
How could i get this money without a loan because i still study at university.