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+)
Molly Hane Looking for your advice on this deal (my first property)
3 December 2024 | 8 replies
If your goal is to buy and hold for a long time, you need to consider factors other than just cash flow, like appreciation. 
Sebastian Tamburro New Investor looking to break into the foreclosure market
2 December 2024 | 2 replies
For distressed properties, focus on markets with growing job sectors, good schools, and lower crime rates, as these factors drive rental demand and long-term growth.
Gerald Wallace Investing for equity
1 December 2024 | 3 replies
Maybe there are things I don't know and haven't factored in.
Zachary Engen Using heloc for brrr and renovations
5 December 2024 | 6 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Jack Quin Tenant Moving Out Due to Deployment but Leaving the House to Her Son
4 December 2024 | 9 replies
Either they choose to move out or you get paid for the “hassle factor”.
Justin Pumpr Experiened, but struggling REI - Advice needed
6 December 2024 | 9 replies
Aim for $500/mo min and even that won't allow you to tap into unless that's after cap ex, management, vacancy is factored in.
Fakaradin Floyd Advice on my STR pitch and overall Rental Arbitrage advice (Alexandria VA)
30 December 2024 | 89 replies
For a 2 bedroom my projected ongoing is around 13-15k (not counting the rent) at the end of the year because this is my first Airbnb Arbitrage I have and will make mistakes expense wise, the start up costs also is not factored because furnishing and starting everything from scratch obviously will skew the ongoing expenses which would add another 5-8k but I played it smart and have most of the funding charged to buisness credit cards with 0% APR for 12-18 months such that I save money and can take the year in paying back also with sign on bonuses which will save me up to 1.2k or more.If and when I hit my conservative projections my profit should be around 16,300-22000 by the end of the year this is after rent, expenses, cleaning fees and so on. 
Ben Whittington Private Lenders - How Much Do You Pay for Loan Documents
5 December 2024 | 12 replies
When working with private lenders, the costs for preparing loan documents can vary based on a few factors, including the complexity of the loan, the attorney’s experience, and the geographic location.
Corey Slaughter Target ROI for Rockwall and Royse City, TX?
2 December 2024 | 7 replies
The big distinguishing factor between Rockwall proper and Royse City is school district.
Markus Samuel Seeking advice on my first deal (Single Family Rental)
5 December 2024 | 9 replies
You're going to need a far greater return to justify the risk and hassle factor on this one.