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Parker Sanburn The Possible Gold Mine Known As Tax Delinquent Properties
25 June 2018 | 47 replies
I am not saying you wont find a gem, but you can be sure much has been picked through already (unless they sell them auction-style), which leaves the properties that are less desirable, and plenty of these aren't worth getting for free!!!
Terry Lao 85% of land is government owned in Las Vegas
21 June 2018 | 12 replies
The new ~660 acres of land picked up by 4-5 big developers in Super North Vegas is like a good HOUR from civilization (aka strip / airport / DTS / any respectable casino...)I just can't imagine the current condos and townhomes out here someday being worth $400k/$600k+ like the major cities out there.
Joseph Wang New member from Baton Rouge, LA
21 June 2018 | 5 replies
I too am working towards that goal partially utilizing real estate investing. 
Fernando E. Out of State Investing and Asset Protection
13 May 2019 | 9 replies
Asset protection is key concept that I picked up from Rich Dad Poor Dad book "Unfair Advantage" by Rober Kiyosaki, and my limited understanding tells me that I should have an LLC to protect my personal assets from the property, that is a cool $800/ year here in California.
Caraleigh Thomas I think I know how I wanna get starting...but not really?
22 June 2018 | 11 replies
There is nothing wrong with this if the large equity holding has been achieved via appreciation which is the case in your instance.However, the same equity value would have a greater cash flow if utilized on a multi family.  
Khorey Beauford First Potential Investment
19 June 2018 | 5 replies
I would recommend utilizing the free landlord software that is out there that can provide you with rent estimates for your area, market syndication and online applications/screening.
Ivan Zinginov [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
19 June 2018 | 2 replies
.$0 in repair costs is a stretch- especially if you plan to increase rents...you'll need to justify the higher rent and that typically means improving the condition of the property = $$Your upfront equity position isn't great, but it looks like you'll start with a bit of equity...and if you decide to improve condition you can force the value as your NOI increasesBoilers are find if they are modern...looks like yours was replaced in 2017- definite positive5.3% on the loan doesn't look too bad...your DSCR is 1.15 ...most lenders will require this to be 1.2++ Vacancy is relative to your local market...not sure 5% is the right number to use or not...I look at CapEx different for year 1 and consider it an up-front out-of-pocket expense...but it looks like your units are in good condition so 5% may be right...maybe high...Water and sewer (and other utilities) seems low to me, but it's specific to the area...and maybe just for common areas?...
Van Vilchez Homeowner insurance in Killeen, Tx
11 August 2018 | 5 replies
Just curious what area did you end up picking up your quadplex? 
Jason Brown First Deal DONE! - Miami SFH - BRRRR - Before & After Pics!!
30 April 2019 | 54 replies
The vanity, which i picked up from home depot, was the option i went with only because I had "tried to put myself in my potential tentant's shoes" and thought that with the small size of the bathroom and no medicine cabinet where would my tenants put their bath things and would the rental be less appealing without any real bath storage.
Cole Schlothauer Introduction to BiggerPockets!
1 August 2018 | 5 replies
If you can move into a place and work on it, saving yourself overhead, protecting your project, those can be good things and you'll also meet the neighbors and probably pick up more deals that way.