Skip to content
×
PRO Members Get
Full Access
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
ANNUAL Save 16%
$32.50 /mo
$390 billed annualy
MONTHLY
$39 /mo
billed monthly
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Level up your investing with Pro
Explore exclusive tools and resources to start, grow, or optimize your portfolio.
10+ investment analysis calculators
$1,000+/yr savings on landlord software
Lawyer-reviewed lease forms (annual only)
Unlimited access to the Forums

Let's keep in touch

Subscribe to our newsletter for timely insights and actionable tips on your real estate journey.

By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions
×
Try Pro Features for Free
Start your 7 day free trial. Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties.
Results (10,000+)
Adam Celentano Starting my real estate investing journey - NY
15 January 2019 | 24 replies
If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.
Jake Fugman Delayed financing on cash purchase
17 April 2020 | 3 replies
Appraisal will be based on market data and property condition at that future time.
Bernie Granier Using Property Mgt, who should be responsible for a bad tenant?
24 April 2019 | 17 replies
I see that a little differently, if they get 10% of the rent when a tenant is in the unit but get to charge a full month's rent to place a new tenant, and they're marking up repair costs for managing the contractors, then it is actually financially more advantageous for them to put a tenant in the unit that won't pay the rent so they can charge you to evict them in 3 months, make some extra cash on the rehab and then charge a full month's rent for placing another crappy tenant in the unit to repeat the cycle. 
Chris Mason PSA: Self employed generally now require ONE year of tax returns.
23 April 2019 | 1 reply
reviews and will not ping you in general if we have that or similar).SUPER EXTRA BONUS HINT: You already moved those down payment funds from your "business" checking account into your "personal" checking account 3+ months ago, so I'm not going to have to ask your CPA to write a letter "promising" that the use of "business" funds for your down payment will not impact your business operations (mini hint: no reputable CPA is going to write that letter FYI, see above about insurance...).Your self-prepared ("stated income") 2019 YTD P&L shows that you're doing even better than you were in 2018 or 2017.If you did ALL of the above including the super extra bonus hint: Then I'm over 60% sure that your 2018 taxes will be the ONLY basis of your income calculation, assuming of course an above-average competence lender local to the state where you are buying real estate.
Jeffery Scullark Property Management in Houston Texas
27 April 2019 | 2 replies
It may sound nice to pay a 5% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no add-on fees.
Robleh Nur My First Investment Deal
23 April 2019 | 0 replies
Due to zoning it can not be a Muli-unit due to the extra taxes, so will build SFM and later upgrade it to Multi-unit What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Daniel Mendez The good and bad of turnkey properties
29 July 2019 | 39 replies
You've traded extra potential return from forced equity for the luxury of having your time and energy back and having someone else shoulder the rehab risks.For some investors who don't work full time or just think DIY stuff is enjoyable, it seems crazy to trade away forced equity return for convenience, which is where a lot of turnkey naysaying comes in.
Vinay Kolluru Fannie Mae multifamily refinance for 8 houses titled separately
23 April 2019 | 6 replies
@Vinay Kolluru, there are SOOO many variables that making a recommendation without a property data tape would be criminal.
Dave Barry Athens, GA - UGA Grad learning the ropes of REI
24 April 2019 | 4 replies
A quick bit about me- I'm a UGA graduate finishing up a degree in Computer Science and Data Science (Go Dawgs!).
Katelyn Rylee How to find your mentor
24 April 2019 | 11 replies
Successful people rarely have a lot of extra time and you need to make it meaningful and worth their while.