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12 February 2025 | 19 replies
Here's a typical call:Buyer (You): Hi my name is (your name).
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
There are tons of threads here on BiggerPockets where you have a new investor bashing a property manager, seller or turnkey guy and then when the experienced investors chime in it becomes very clear that the new investor wasn't telling the whole story and there typically wasn't any wrongdoing by the property manager, seller, turnkey guy or what have you.
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12 February 2025 | 9 replies
.- Lower Elevation = Higher Risk: Properties at lower elevations or in flood-prone areas typically face higher premiums.- Natural vs.
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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
Since new builds require upfront capital, you might not see immediate returns, but lower maintenance costs and higher rents typically make up for it long term.If you're serious about scaling with BTR, make sure you connect with experienced builders, property managers, and lenders who understand the strategy.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
Or does one product typically offer better rates?
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
We typically do not buy from wholesalers due to their inflated price tag.
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10 February 2025 | 16 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.
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19 January 2025 | 2 replies
I researched commercial construction careers, and found a construction degree is typically required.
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21 January 2025 | 8 replies
Typical equity build up time is 5 years, depending on your market.But can you purchase another rental using your own capital?
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15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Typically, higher income areas have lower crime, more amenities, better schools.