
27 February 2025 | 23 replies
Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

8 February 2025 | 22 replies
If the bill is $100 a month split between four units, increase it to $120 and charge each tenant $30.How to calculate charges.

5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Be sure to calculate the impact this might have on your ROI.Fees: Be prepared for additional fees, such as origination fees, appraisal fees, and possible prepayment penalties.Things to Consider:Loan Terms: Understand the interest rate, the loan term, and any repayment penalties.

6 February 2025 | 12 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.

9 February 2025 | 8 replies
Just taxes will be 20k.I would run numbers like this:Property 1.5 million (minimum)Construction (Cheap end) 2.14 mHolding Costs (at least 150k)In my book, even according to your calculation, that means you put in at least (those numbers are on the low end): 3.8m!

26 February 2025 | 58 replies
I ran my calculator to get a quick "what if" on a 30yr picture.

1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Also it's good to research how the municipality calculates property value.

11 February 2025 | 29 replies
Basically you find these distressed properties in pre foreclosure, probates, divorces, or just ugly vacant properties. then you calculate the Max allowable offer and if it makes sense you call up the property owner, get it under contract for dirt cheap, then you assign the contract to a cash investor for an assignment fee. this is the general idea obviously it gets more in depth, but its finding deals that you would buy as a fix and flip or brrrr, and instead of actually buying it you sell it to other investors.Ahh I see, thanks for clearing that up.

29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Chris Brewer: View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hey @Chris Brewer, welcome to the BP Forum!

30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Recently, have only used BP calculators, watched a few podcasts and only viewed the forums from the outside.