Bradley Buxton
What are the scariest things about real estate investing?
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
Hurricane Helene shows us that natural disasters are part of the risk in REI.
Brett Riemensnider
Seeking Advice on HELOC’s
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
The key is to ensure the HELOC doesn’t turn into a long-term financial burden if the partnership doesn’t pan out.
Greg P.
Getting Started. How & What would you do with $750k? Suggestions?
8 February 2025 | 49 replies
.: Quote from @Travis Biziorek: Hey Greg,With $750k to work with, you're in a great spot to make a serious move towards financial freedom through real estate.
Ezra Avery
Hello & Thank You
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Ezra Avery you might want to read below to understand Classes of Property/Tenants.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Jennifer Fernéz
Help with this deal!
18 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Jennifer Fernéz I run sum numbers for you with our tool, see comments and pics below before refinancing and post refinancing .Financial Breakdown: Purchase Price: $200,000 Mortgage (LTV 80%): $160,000 Interest Rate: 6% (30-Year Amortization) Mortgage Monthly Payment: $959Upfront Costs: Down Payment (20%): $40,000 Closing Costs (3.5%): $7,000 Renovation Costs: $15,000 1 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $1,548Total Upfront Required: $63,548Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $2,000 1 Month Rent Losses during renovations (-$2,000): -$167/month distributed over 12 months Total Rent Income: $22,000 per year => $ 1,833 per monthMonthly Expenses: Mortgage Payment: $959 Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $275 per month Assuming 5% Vacancy: $92 Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $1,676Monthly Net Cash Flow: $157Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy after 12 months:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate a portion of your initial investment into a mortgage.
Daniel LeGare
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.
Peter Neill
From PPR Note Co. to GSP REI: Finding My Freedom Raising Capital
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
This book introduced me to financial concepts and made me look at money and investing in a completely different way.
Anita Z.
Real Estate Investor Tax write-offs
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
@Anita Z.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, tax planning and financial planning.
Jonathan Greene
Don't Become a Property Hoarder or a Door Counter
3 January 2025 | 40 replies
Financially, but also mentally.
Zach Howard
Class C: Personal loan for 200k, should I use it for multiple down payments, or...?
9 January 2025 | 44 replies
Financial terms.