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Craig Sparling Who's got metrics for me? GRMs, CAPRates, YOY Growth, Median Income vs median rent
23 December 2024 | 5 replies
Real estate's "gross rent multiplier" is Wall Street's "sales to revenue",  "cap rate" is roughly "P/E ratio".When evaluating markets and investments I tend to start with GRM (or lazily the 1% rule), then attempt to return a cap rate based on assumptions about costs, then I work my way to multiple years of projections (assumptions about inflation, amortization, tax benefits, etc), and if I am partnering with one of my smart friends I have to pull up an IRR (internal rate of return).I also look at regional employment levels, median income to rent ratio in the zip code etc. 
Kylie A. Best Business Bank Account For Real Estate Investor
28 December 2024 | 13 replies
Both are digital-first banks with minimal fees, and Mercury in particular offers free domestic and international wire transfers for most account holders.
Joel Florek 31 units in 30 months at age 24, $70k Annual Cashflow
9 January 2025 | 116 replies
At this point I know their income is sufficient, they have indicated they dont have a criminal issue, bankruptcies, and evictions. 4.
Lenny Montesano Young aspiring real estate investor seeking advise
3 January 2025 | 26 replies
Offer to intern, find a way to get involved.3rd - If you find a deal, you can then find financing! 
Calvin Rappard Tenant screening / checks on renewal
23 December 2024 | 11 replies
Their character, their payment record, how well they take care of you property, etc all these things are for you to discover with your tenants and build trust between each other. 2. when it comes to screening, you must check their credit, their paystubs, their employer and landlord references, their criminal background, I also get a copy of everyone's photo ID.3.
Anita Z. How do you screen an STR tenant ?
25 December 2024 | 22 replies
You screen LTR for their financials, eviction, and criminal history. 
Don M. First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
20 January 2025 | 204 replies
Quote from @Don Miller: Internal lumber and roof sheathing in. 
Olga K. Pour water/antifreeze in drains - fail
20 December 2024 | 2 replies
@Olga K.It doesn’t necessarily confirm the sewer line is completely blocked—it might just be an issue with the internal plumbing or fixtures.
Sergio P Ramos Would you purposely burn down a property? Crazy? Or not possible?
27 December 2024 | 21 replies
If this is not available then we have done demo and just removed the structure.Sidenote for people who see the title: Do not burn down a house on purpose for insurance reasons.....That is called fraud and is criminal :) 
Josh Martin UK portfolio builder venturing into US market
19 December 2024 | 1 reply
I work with international partners already and have been for a few years