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+)
James K. Short Term Rental Loans
30 October 2024 | 15 replies
The percentage of the projected AirDNA revenue will depend on your experience and credit score.
William Coet Why Does the Big-Money Invest In Landlord Unfriendly Cities?
30 October 2024 | 35 replies
If you have enough properties, you can ride a tenant issue with the other properties covering the cash flow/expenses of the bad tenant--especially if you have professional tenants who care about their credit score
Kim A. Looking to connect with other Huntsville investors
28 October 2024 | 14 replies
It gives you a livability score and its a good way to gage different areas and what they are like. 
Becca F. Do PALs from RE offset capital gains from stock dividends and another question
29 October 2024 | 12 replies
STRs sound like too much work to me.Portfolio income = stock dividends, interest income (from banks, credit union etc), Master Limited Partnerships (Form K-1), Business Development Companies (Form 1099), bonds, interest earned from investing in a real estate debt fund, interest earned from being a private lender
Pete Schiebel Is it common to require first and last month's rent for new tenants?
30 October 2024 | 12 replies
If a tenant passes your requirements—credit score, income, background checks, and landlord/job verification—then I typically charge just the security deposit plus the first month’s rent.
Kristen White First timer - opinions requested
27 October 2024 | 3 replies
If you make six figures, then i'm guessing the only stumbling block is your credit score.
Isaac S. Delaware Statutory Trust DST 1031 Difficulty Giving up control
12 November 2024 | 171 replies
You'll want to collect research that goes far beyond the documents and reports provided by the sponsor.I'd work my way down this list when looking at the buildings: Specific to the properties: Acquisition Costs, Environmental Reports, Appraisals, Property Condition Reports, InspectionsBecause these are likely commercial properties, much of the value is connected to the tenant, so evaluating the tenant becomes crucial: Conditions of Leases (duration, escalations, extensions), Balance Sheets, Competitors, Historical Performances, Credit Scores, Macro TrendsLocal market factors that you are used to pulling: population density, population growth, unit type inventory and growth (multifamily), median income, etc...Financing terms: interest rate, principle paydown plan, cash sweep options...Offering model: management plan, operations, asset management, exit strategy.Sponsor track record: Every sponsor has a list of the previous offerings within the PPM.
Mei Zhu what software do you use as a landlord if any
28 October 2024 | 4 replies
Quote from @Mei Zhu: Transunion Smart Move has an online application and screening that I recommend.Whichever you decide, make sure they provide a full credit report, not just a score.
Abel Eskinder Hello Everyone reading this, I'm New to biggerpockets and here to learn and grow!
27 October 2024 | 15 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Michael Baum Fed cuts rates by .5%
9 November 2024 | 87 replies
If they came aligned, a union, done.