Mark Dutton
I hate having mortgages
18 October 2024 | 34 replies
Put your numbers in a BP calculator with some conservative rent growth and appreciation and see what happens in the next 10 years.
Alexis Moody
Mortgage financing and Debt to income ratio
11 October 2024 | 4 replies
Key Market Movers and How to Track Rateshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2024-dscr-loan-rates-and-...How Do DSCR Lenders Calculate Your Interest Rate?
Daniel Brundige
Rental Calculator Question - Property Taxes with mortgage
4 October 2024 | 2 replies
Do I put in 0 for property taxes when using the calculator if I will have a mortgage?
Account Closed
15 Undeniable Reasons It's Time to Sell Your Investment Property
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Here are a few common mistakes startups make when purchasing an investment property:They calculate expected annual gross income based on 100% occupancy rates.Poor property management results in tenant turnover.High vacancy rates cause lost rent.The local rental sector is experiencing a downturn.High maintenance or repair costs eat into profits.Getting rental rate wrong—either not charging enough or charging too much.Before selling your rental property, it’s crucial to determine the reasons for lost rental income.
Luke Rusten
Is it worth paying a premium for favorable terms?
10 October 2024 | 7 replies
My calculations are based on 2 sets of numbers - the numbers the seller has provided, and my own calculations accounting for 5% for vacancy, 5% for repair, 5% for capex, 10% for property management and actual costs for property tax/insurance.I am trying to decide if this deal is worth pursuing or if I should walk away due to the premium on the homes.
Anastasia Rodriguez
Any advice on rules or partner deals for MTR in Chicago?
13 October 2024 | 19 replies
I think the key with MTR is gauging the market and casting a wide, but calculated net at first.
Shoaib Ali Chaudhary
How to Get Started With Real Estate
16 October 2024 | 22 replies
BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.
Steve Dora
1st Purchase utilizing HELOC...what are my options?
10 October 2024 | 11 replies
Upfront expenses and monthly payments must be considered when calculating the return on your investment.EXAMPLEYou cash out $100,000 of your equity and use this as a down payment on a $400,000 investment property.
Justin Hales
Two educators looking into real estate investing
10 October 2024 | 7 replies
The downside of trying to get a mortgage after you have a rental is that you can't walk into any bank because they do not understand how to calculate DTI correctly.
Raghul Manoharan
Rent vs Sell Primary Residence
7 October 2024 | 4 replies
Is there a good calculator to determine whether it is financially better to rent it or sell it?