Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (10,000+)
Brendan Jones First property advice
7 February 2025 | 14 replies
These are things at the high level I want to be looking at for all my real estate purchases
Lindsey Waltz 85% ltv DSCR
29 January 2025 | 7 replies
Yes quite a few of our 5,000 options have rate and term or purchase!
David Cherkowsky Creative Financing for Airbnb in Northern Virginia
7 February 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @David Cherkowsky: Quote from @Sasha Mohammed: Hi David,There are lenders that will allow you to purchase via a DSCR loan using STR income to qualify.
Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Sophanara Khoeun New to Investing: Repairman? & Hire or Not to Hire a Property Management Company
31 January 2025 | 10 replies
I found a house that I like to purchase in a great neighborhood and the exterior looks great for a 1922 stick built house.
Rachel Vann Self-Storage Facility in Conway, Arkansas
23 January 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $940,000 Cash invested: $250,000 I purchased a Self-Storage Facility.
Marcos Carbi Advice Needed: Long-Term Tenants Behind on Rent – How to Handle?
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
The truth is, they will keep playing games and milk you for every penny they can, then they will leave the house a mess and cost more with cleaning, repairs, and vacancy.
Ryan S. My first STR in Aspen, CO
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
I’m in the process of purchasing a second home in Aspen, CO, which will also serve as my first STR property.
Travis Gutting What is the best method for finding properties?
4 February 2025 | 12 replies
I'd say if you are looking for commercial real estate wherein the purchase bought the property in a corporation then PS is not the best place for lead generation and skip tracing. 
Gene D Stephens Looking for Advice on Investment/DSCR loans
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
I have programs that require only 10% down for the purchase, and will finance 100% of the rehab.