Skip to content
×
Try PRO Free Today!
BiggerPockets Pro offers you a comprehensive suite of tools and resources
Market and Deal Finder Tools
Deal Analysis Calculators
Property Management Software
Exclusive discounts to Home Depot, RentRedi, and more
$0
7 days free
$828/yr or $69/mo when billed monthly.
$390/yr or $32.5/mo when billed annually.
7 days free. Cancel anytime.
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Results (1646)
Mike McKinzie Fudging the 2% and 50% rule
23 February 2010 | 24 replies

As has been discussed quite heavily on these forums, as investors, we look to 'gross' 2%+ of the purchase price and expect 50% of the rent to pay for all expenses except the financing.

Do any of you 'fudge' on these ...

Gerald K. How do you handle dirty tenants?
29 December 2018 | 34 replies

OK, so you've done all your screening, the tenants look good. No bad reviews from previous landlords.Tenant drives up in a nice new clean car and has good appearance. They move in, then comes the first visit 6 mont...

Sean H. Good tax write offs for high income?
2 February 2023 | 28 replies

Besides the obvious write offs: gas, home office, etc. What are some of the worthwhile things you have bought that have a huge write off? At over 200k/year, with the progressive system your top end income is nearing 5...

Matthew McNeil Rent Strike Will Become Psychological Nemesis
20 April 2020 | 53 replies

I’ve read a few articles reporting that the idea of Rent Strike(s) is gaining momentum. Apparently, advocates have moved past a request seeking deferred payments, or other options, to simply demanding that rent be wai...

Kim Pham Raw Land for a first deal
21 October 2015 | 70 replies

Hi BP Community!Would love to get your guidance as I think this might be my very first deal. -FSBO priced at $80K (free and clear)-Owner is an elderly man who purchased the lot for $60K nearly 20 years ago through a f...

Jim K. Do You Understand How Ugly This Is Going to Be?
25 August 2023 | 122 replies

There is nothing sane about what you have to be prepared to do in order to make a start in this business. Please take that as a given. The only thing I can fully agree with Grant Cardone about is his statement that re...

Joshua Amezcua How many REIs are there anyways?
31 August 2023 | 47 replies

You know how once you decide to go all in and start doing something it feels like everyone is doing it? Maybe it’s just because now I’m a part of this community and I’m completely absorbed and enamored by all of this,...

Jason Baik 30 Days of Free Multifamily Underwriting Tips
29 November 2022 | 21 replies

My last post about my start in real estate got a decent amount of traction and I'm looking to continue providing some value to those starting out.
I'm a former data scientist and my superpower on teams is underwritin...