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Tyler Kesling Funding Your First Deal
7 January 2025 | 16 replies
You will quickly find out about debt to income requirements on purchases.. where you will be "Ok , I want to buy another / bigger one" and your lender will be like - "You have too much debt - we aren't going to loan you anything else right now."  
Account Closed Thoughts on using cash or HELOC for down payment on investment property
7 January 2025 | 1 reply
I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).
Samuel Gebretnsae Seller said "He is not required to disclose water damage repair done"
8 January 2025 | 27 replies
I'm a broker in 18 states, and none that I can think of require Disclosure of repaired issues, including NC.
Rob Beardsley Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
Pittsburgh is home to many major universities including the rapidly growing Carnegie Mellon University which is “at least partially responsible for Pittsburgh’s growth, from revitalized neighborhoods to a vibrant and booming restaurant scene.”
Pierre Garcia New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Property Valuation:Investors look at a variety of factors to determine a property’s value, including comparable sales (comps), rental income potential, and location.
Anthony Miller Aspiring Residential Investor
7 January 2025 | 11 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Jason Khoury Purchasing Vacant Home from Non-Profit
12 January 2025 | 6 replies
Creative ApproachesIf the organization is hesitant about a sale, consider proposing creative terms:Seller Financing: The non-profit could retain an income stream from the property by financing the purchase.Partnership or Lease-Purchase Agreement: Offer to lease the property with an option to buy, giving them time to evaluate the relationship.Donation or Support: Consider including a donation or offering support for their mission as part of the deal.
Dustin Calgaro Cash-out or partner on my 4 unit property in Costa Rica
11 January 2025 | 19 replies
However, this would be pathetic RE returns and more so for out of country and it includes the far from certain appreciation.I suspect you will need to offer the 50% stake at a significant discount otherwise the investor could just purchase without a partner.  
Trevor H. How to Appeal Property Tax Increase
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
I am going to talk to my PM about it to see if and how it was done, so if you would like to be included in the conversation or I can let you know, would love to have you there to see how it is done
Paula Impala Norada Capital Management suspending payments
31 December 2024 | 418 replies
I am not a debt investor, a bond investor nor am I an investor in corporate debt, private equity debt, peer to peer lending, etc.