
30 May 2023 | 105 replies
Here are two scenarios to make my point, assuming I have $100k (easy number, over simplified to make my point) to invest:Scenario 1: I could buy 1 $100k property in cash that rents for $1000/mo - cash flow is ~$500 (~50% rule)Lets assume that property appreciates (long term average) of 3% yoy - total ROI is $500x12=$6000+$3000 appreciation = 9% total ROINow,Scenario 2: I could buy identical properties with 20% down using the same $100k, but now I have ~$400 mortgage, cash flow is now $100 per property.Assuming the same long term appreciation of 3% yoy - total ROI is now $100x5x12 = $6000+$3000x5 = $21000 or 21% total ROIWhile the example is grossly oversimplified, it highlights the value of leverage because you have more appreciating assets that are growing year over year.

21 January 2017 | 4 replies
I plan on talking to an attorney and folks in this space (there was a conversion right down the street from me to an identical building 7 years back) but thought I'd ping my BPers first.

19 April 2017 | 45 replies
Driver's license information can be used for identity theft.

25 March 2023 | 230 replies
An asset is something that returns more money than you put into it...otherwise it's a liability.Let's say you put two identical houses side by side, with one owned as a rental, and the other lived in by its owner (house hacking, duplex, etc...all qualify here).

13 April 2023 | 11 replies
So the historical revenue on one could be drastically different from an identical unit on the same street, depending on how the owner manages the property.

15 February 2024 | 3 replies
Presenters like branding expert Hank Norman highlighted strategies to create a strong brand identity that resonates with guests and sets properties apart from the competition.

22 November 2023 | 8 replies
So if you're on Section 8, or if you're on Unemployment or student loans (things that are theoretically designed to be temporary) - we have to treat your income identical to that of a W2 Employee.

22 February 2020 | 18 replies
I am in nearly an identical situation although my partner is being more reasonable on the pricing.
24 August 2022 | 7 replies
The interest rates for vacation homes used to be nearly identical to the rates you would receive on primary residences.

27 April 2023 | 20 replies
In my area in South Dakota, I recently walked through a house with a client and had two different electricians quote almost identically the rewiring work which included some new outlets, new breakers and panel and outside mast.