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Cassie D Wright Need suggestions on lenders..
22 September 2022 | 4 replies
I highly recommend them as they are an outstanding lending team we have used on many similar projects. 
Tj M. How do you like having paid off rentals?
9 March 2019 | 153 replies
ROI = (Gain from Investment (GI) - Cost of Investment(CI)) / Cost of InvestmentFull Cash: GI=$85k (sale proceeds) CI= $100k: ($85k-$100k)/$100k=$-15k/$100k=-15%Levered: GI=($85k(sale proceeds)-$80k(outstanding debt)) CI=$20k  [($85k-80k)-$20k]/$20k= ($5k-$20k)/$20k=-$15k/$20k=-75%n.b  Transaction costs are ignored for simplicity and ROI is not the best measure to use when evaluating the sale of a rental since it 1. assumes the home was bought and sold in the one year and 2. it is not an accurate measure of total return since it does not take into account cash flow from operations.
Jin Yijian First time home buyer in mid 20s
14 January 2024 | 0 replies
I'm not exactly sure what contracts need to be signed and I'm looking to source one, this is something I'm currently researching further4.1) The contract needs to protect me from seller's bankruptcy, change on mind for the deal, assist me with the lender in the future if required and more5) Inspect the property, check for outstanding lien, hoa, mortgage payment, insurance, tax 5) Closing costs - agent 2.5% ( if they are part of it ), escrow/title transfer (??
Daryl Allen New to the site and REI, Washington state local
16 December 2021 | 6 replies
Fast, simple, investment level choice, outstanding profit margins, not a lot of competition (most investors have no idea how or why this niche housing segment works).Take the cash you make and invest in income producing real estate :)
Dilip Pothugunta Which management software is best under 10 properties?
26 December 2023 | 4 replies
Hi @Dilip Pothugunta, there are a number of outstanding options listed here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/property-management-toolsI know for certain that some of those solutions are excellent at helping you collect rent and keep track of maintenance.  
Jared Tillery Milwaukee REIA
21 January 2020 | 12 replies
Also, the Apartment Association of Milwaukee is really, really outstanding and the Milwaukee Wealth Builders has some great people in it too.
Lisa Blubaugh Des Moines area- how to start?
2 December 2020 | 4 replies
This will trigger your motivation to be patient and wait on a really good deal or if you'll need to be less selective due to the timing of your lease ending.In regards to the credit score, yes try to get that increased, run your credit reports, pay off outstanding debt, my exact suggestion would be to follow the Dave Ramsey baby steps up until step 4 (small emergency fund, pay off debt, 3-6 mo emergency fund, then stop the babysteps).
Shakur Rahamani Just Starting Out
30 December 2023 | 4 replies
To learn more about SFH rentals look at youtube content from Jason Hartman/Empowered InvestorTo learn more about more general principles of real estate investing and multi-family look at Ken McElroy's youtube contentThe bigger pockets youtube channels are outstanding, we prefer "On the Market" from Dave Meyer for data and analytics.
Victor Frosh Investment property in Westland Michigan
18 January 2024 | 5 replies
Just a post showing an outstanding investment decision. 
Carly Christiansen Rent To Retirement Experiences
2 November 2022 | 64 replies
He is an outstanding resource!