When underwriting multifamily deals, I frequently hear people say "cap rate is xx when adjusted for property tax". Can someone expand on how this works and why it should be adjusted this way? In projections, we usuall...

Hi all,
I understand from the many post that only 75% of the rental income is considered as income -PITI= $$$ <- if positive, additional income, if negative, additional debt. 
I came across a recent post that is ...

Hi I am looking for a duplex to live in and rent the other unit out. How would you run the numbers for an owner occupied duplex?  I see a lot of info on when you purchase for solely investment purposes but need some w...

So I have been looking at a 6-plex for purchase.  It has 5 of the 6 units rented. Couple of questions, do i include the empty unit's rent in the GIS calculation?  How do i address the heat & water included in the ...

Hey guys, since I haven't even owned my own home yet, I'm completely novice to the expenses that one would incur while owning a property. Through reading, I've learned most of them
e.i. mortgage payment, taxes, utili...

A neighbor who is a realtor that owns a home and going through a divorce and wants to sell her house. They moved away last year because her husband at the time got a promotion and had to move from FL to CO. They've ow...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $125,000

Cash invested: $25,000

Property was a complete rehab. The individual was losing to the bank and on...

This Year I want to actually dive in on Real Estate

I’m trying to finance my first property (I have two, 100% equity in them). I’ve never done financing before. What would be the best bank option to go for financing? Also, is it better to do a private appraisal before ...

Hi,I’m a new real estate investor looking to network with investor friendly realtors and wholesalers that can help me find 1-3 deals a month. I am currently looking into 3 different markets:Columbus, OHPittsburgh, PAT...