Below is a chart of the interest rate on the 10 year going back to 1880.  As we all know the 10 year is a reasonable benchmark for mortgage rates.  In other words, or what matters to investors, the 10 year determines ...

Seeking help with the search for and acquisition of distressed, old, underutilized property in South Austin (between Zilker and I-35 & Riverside and Oltorf).I intend to execute a tear down and/or implement signifi...

This is more an observation as much as anything, but it also relates to the attitude many people have regarding real estate. I often read here and hear from many other sources how automobiles are such a waste of money...

Need help understand the difference in mortgages for SFD 4 units or less versus a 5 units or more apartment complex?  What are terms on mortgages for 5 units or more etc... I'm in Seattle and SFR seems to be better wa...

Hello all you smart BP people!I have a question for today:   How do YOU view debt?    Here are some sub-questions that you can pick and choose from to add to the conversation:--> What are your personal "rules" abou...

Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...

"Airbnb is dead." "Rental Arbitrage is an outdated business model." How many people have you heard this from?
Well..everyone's story is different. I started Airbnb arbitrage 4 years ago and here's why I'm quitting th...

I am in the process of buying 3 duplexes that are undervalued because of rents. They are renting for $800-850. Market rents for this size in this neighborhood. should be 1100-1200. Once you purchase how do you rais...

I have a 6-unit property in Midtown Kansas City that I bought in 2020 from a slumlord. The whole place has had modest renovation done to it and are all 3 bed / 1 bath units @ 1200 sq ft.

I have a couple vacancies t...

Hope everyone is well. I wanted to start by saying thank you so much for everyones help and your contributions to BiggerPockets! My name is Josh Ridener and I am flipping houses in the Los Angeles area. BiggerPocket...