Robert Quiroz
Why are a lot of MFH being sold with rents under market
13 January 2025 | 30 replies
Quote from @Robert Quiroz: Quote from @Rick Albert: You have to keep in mind there is a calculation when it comes to increasing rents.On my last tenants of three years, I only increased once.
Jerry A.
Exploring Cash-Out Refi Options
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Higher loan balances we would likely see an opportunity in the future to refinance again due to lower rates so consider a 2-3 year prepayment penalty.Of course if you qualify for Conventional Financing (Fannie/Freddie), there are no prepayment penalties so just calculating out the return of investment timeline on point buy downs.Good luck shopping and let me know if you want to talk further!
Diane Tycangco
Loan on Property 1 for Downpayment on Property 2
1 January 2025 | 4 replies
Where did you get that calculator?
India H.
1st time REI ready to make first purchase!
16 January 2025 | 10 replies
Make sure to research lenders, get pre-approved, and calculate your potential ROI before bidding.
Tyler Magee
If you had $150k where would you start?
10 January 2025 | 6 replies
. ✌️ (and don’t forget to calculate short term capital gains tax - that’s why I prefer passive income over flipping)
Jimmy Rojas
Best place to get a -$40k personal loan
31 December 2024 | 3 replies
Quote from @Jimmy Rojas: Thanks for the reply, i think it may not be worth it after all, may I ask did you use a calculation app to come up with the mostly payments, if so, care to share it with me.One more thing.
Jonathan Small
Case Study: Cockroaches to Cash Flow
30 December 2024 | 1 reply
Here's the breakdown of rental income and expense analysis:1.Annual Gross Income: $25,800 (Monthly rent of $2,150 x 12)2.Annual Expenses: $25,800 * 0.40 = $10,3203.Annual NOI: $25,800 - $10,320 = $15,4804.Annual Debt Service: $10,680 (Calculated previously using a mortgage calculator with a loan of $131,775, 7.25% interest, and a 30-year term)5.DSCR: $15,480 / $10,680 = 1.45 (approximately)
Guan Hong Guo
Income Criteria for Multiple Occupants
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
You'll just have to figure out how much utilities normally are for your calculations.
Pierre Garcia
New to the real-estate game. Taking my first steps through bigger pockets platform.
6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Learn about the Net Operating Income (NOI) and Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)—these are essential to analyzing the potential profitability of a property.Return on Investment (ROI): There are different ways to calculate ROI in real estate, such as looking at your total return after a sale or assessing your rental income versus initial investment.
Jed Butikofer
No more mortgage payment, but not yet FI/RE: How should I utilize these funds in REI?
20 January 2025 | 37 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.