Nick Mauldin
CAP rates like I’m five
So as I understand, a CAP rate is based on NOI. However, I’ve also been told that CAP rates have to do with risk. Question, why would I want a higher CAP rate if it brings increased risk. For example taking a 6 CAP...
K S.
Full XL vs King?
Anyone renting out similar units but with dissimilar bed sizes who might be able to confirm occupancy rate differences between the two?A Full XL is 50x80 vs a queen which will leave 18" on all sides of the bed if that...
Brian W.
Appraisal low, should I appeal?
Not sure if this is the right place but here goes.
Four years ago I built two high end (for my area) Duplexes from the ground up. 3 Bed, 2 BA, Garage, All Brick, Hardwood, Tile, Whirlpool tub, all appliances.
Apprai...
Marco Santarelli
What is your MINIMUM required Capitalization (Cap) Rate?
Although I'm not a big fan of using the Capitalization (Cap) Rate to analyze a property, it is a number used by many investors as a quick one-dimensional metric. It is also one that is more commonly used in the comme...
David C.
Spontaneous Leaks in Copper Pipes
This has now happened 3 times in my primary residence.
I find a puddle on my basement floor, look up and a copper pipe is dripping very slowly from the middle of a length of pipe, its not at a joint, and the...
Silvio L.
First real lead!
Hello BP,
A few days ago I posted that I had sent out my first batch of 50 yellow letters. Well, I've gotten 5 calls! that's 10% response and I'll take that all day long. So today I got my first lead and of course...
Yeshua Smith
Can you deduct real estate purchases from your taxable income?
Hi, I'm new to real estate investing. I was wondering if I form an LLC to use for making investments, could I deduct the purchase of real estate from my regular income? For instance, let's say I make $200,000 a year f...
Adam Berlinberg
Thoughts on the Tucson market?
I live in a very HCOL city that is nearly impossible to find rents properties due to extreme over valuation and low rents, so looking out of state. I lived in Tucson for a few years and always felt it was a prime up a...
Ian Price
Your Cash-on-Cash Target?
Calling all single family investors! I am curious to find out what your cash-on-cash criteria is? 8%, 10%, 12%, 15% 25%?!I am an agent in Northwest Indiana and am seeing homes selling for $30,000 - $45,000 in decent...
Basit Siddiqi
How to Appraisals work?
Hello Everyone,I am here wanting to fully understand the appraisal process and I would be appreciative if anyone can give me feedback.I am also appreciative if anyone can provide some resources such as articles or boo...