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 (10,000+)
Anirudh Reddy Who can claim interest paid on a seller finance property?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
Is it a wrap note, where your seller-carryback note incorporated the first position note and the buyer pays you in full every month, and then you pay the first position lender?
Jerry Zigounakis First STR Advice
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.
Amir Portal Help whit choosing a neighborhoods for BRRRR strategy
28 January 2025 | 10 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.
Paul Novak Small & Mighty Real Estate Investing
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
I recently did one where the lender did allow it but that was because of our position as a great customer of the bank and our impeccable credit record.  
Adam Aero To renovate basement or not for appraisal?
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
If it's net positive, then make sure to do it up to code, etc so the finished square space can count.
Jennie Berger Transactional Funding: ins and outs, ups and downs, seeking advice & insight!
8 January 2025 | 13 replies
Only the first can be corrected, but us making a mistake and getting anything less than 5 star review is stricly unacceptable in my eyes and my team also has a strong sense of ownership in their position and loyalty to my company.   
Mike Christiansen Real Estate Investor
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).
Brett Coultas New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 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.
Sean Michael Making Sense of San Diego Real Estate (Renting and Investing vs Buying)
5 January 2025 | 12 replies
There is now some positive cash flow (not much considering the value of the asset, but a lot considering where the initial cash flow was).  
Daniel Baker Considerations when selling.
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
Monthly cash flow is positive