Just about every ROI analysis I see includes a "vacancy rate" factor that is used to "adjust" gross annual income as an accurate representation of the rent that the investment can be expected to throw off each year. T...

Hello everyone. I have been reading some investing books by Brandon Turner here from BiggerPockets. Great information, however, I have some questions that revolve around his No-To Low Money Down and just the markets i...

Thought this was interesting to see in "Institutional Investor" Magazine. The banks and big asset managers are creating new private placement (Hedge) funds to enter the Foreclosure market. They want to acquire and r...

BP Nation! Thank You all for welcoming me into the world of BiggerPockets and its relationship growing abilities! I have been a complete addict and listening to every single podcast I could possibly find time for and ...

I am in the final stages of acquiring a down payment for my next investment. I was initially planning on using the money to purchase a property in Palm Springs for an STR, but with todays announcement of higher inflat...

Hi all!Would love to hear everyone's feed back on their thoughts for the best markets for short term rentals at a million dollar purchase price. Thanks in advance!

Looking to buy a rental property in and around Phoenix area. Any suggestions or recommendations where to invest? Many companies are moving to Phoenix like TSM etc. I was talking to few of my friends and they suggested...

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I have to say I am getting a bit overwhelmed in the learning stage. I have been jumping around the forum, reading blogs, and listening to the podcasts...it is very exciting to be learning all of thi...

I have been bouncing around this idea for a few weeks. I currently have a debt free duplex valued at $185,000 that does $2,000 a month and a 7 unit building that has a lean against the building for a personal business...

Hello Everyone,How am i supposed to tell if something is a good deal?  What numbers are your rule of thumb?  I am able to add up all the bills to figure out what i would have to pay each month, as well as see what i w...