Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (2,936+)
David Hanson What are the most important factors you consider when evaluating potential investment
19 June 2023 | 10 replies
Much like peeling and onion, as illustrated below.LocationLocation is the most important investment decision you will make because it determines all long-term income characteristics including:Whether rents will keep pace with inflationHow long your income stream will lastHow reliable your income stream will beHow much of your rental income is lost to overheadWhether you or the government control your propertyTenant SegmentThe only way to have a reliable rental income is if your property is continuously occupied by a reliable tenant.
Caroline Gerardo Safe Without Title Insurance?
22 October 2023 | 55 replies
My story was not a one off, it was illustrative of what I experienced almost every day.I'm not aware of any underwriter mandating an agent consult with underwriting before relying on an MIA, in fact just the opposite. 
Thomas M. Lender question- Landlord, 820 Credit Score, denied on small loans
19 October 2023 | 17 replies
If they will do a loan with less than 1, the pricing takes a hit.I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Maurice W. Evans Medium-Term Rentals For Hosts and Local Law 18
21 May 2023 | 4 replies
Medium-term rentals strike the perfect balance: they’re just right.One story comes to mind that illustrates this point beautifully.
Carl M. Need a Logo Design Company
4 June 2022 | 20 replies
Make sure to get an .EPS file, not just an .AI file to ensure that you can open it in any version of Adobe Illustrator or any other vector-based software. 
David Rodriguez Funding for commercial multi-unit
26 October 2023 | 9 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Dean Klein New to RE Investing... Need advice
25 May 2015 | 4 replies
This is a principle illustrated in the book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, a great read, as well as his books on real estate by the way. 
Jabari Marshall Whole life Insurance and the Infinite Banking Concept
22 September 2022 | 18 replies
The best thing you can do is get an illustration for yourself and see what a policy could look like.
John Flanagan Breaking the Comfort Zone: Investing Internationally
28 October 2021 | 22 replies
I'm going to take an absurd example just to illustrate my point.
Abraham F. Looking for financing for a positive cash flowing deal in Upstate NY
29 October 2023 | 6 replies
If they will do a loan with less than 1, the pricing takes a hit.I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.