Bill Mitchell
Farthest you will go back for Sold Comps?
In general what is the farthest you will go back to get comps to establish a estimate of market value? I have read 8 months is usually as far back as you should go, obviously 6 months would be ideal but sometimes that...
Amy Scarborough
Newbie in the Birmingham area
Hey everyone, I just joined BP yesterday. I'm from the Birmingham area. I'm just getting started & really interested in real estate investing, specifically starting out with a duplex, triplex or 4 plex, possibly f...
J. Martin
Is 2.5% a good cap rate? "Gambling" on appreciation?
I recently saw a deal on a duplex in San Francisco in a prime neighborhood with a cap rate on existing rents of 2.5%. Rents a bit below market, but not crazy. Building in good condition. Great location. This number...
Bryan Hancock
Real Estate Crowdfunding Makes Fox Business Network
Nav at RealtyShares had a nice interview on Fox Business Network recently. I figured some on the forums may like to see it:Nav's Interview on YouTubeIt is interesting how folks always choose to lob that REIT comparis...
Jared Smith
Arizona Real Estate is still Hotter than the Weather!
For the 13th
consecutive month, Arizona has had positive median purchase prices and rent prices go up with a 14th month trending in the same direction. The Average Median Purchase Price for a SFH is now $445,000! And...
Brett Reade
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
Hello BiggerPockets community! I'm Brett Reade from Salinas, Ca. Ive been in the work force for 2 years now and have just started to become extremely interested in Real Estate over the past ~year. I'm particularly pas...
Rick Howell
Housing Is Still The Best Investment Tool of a Lifetime
Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home s...
Megan Alice
First Multi Family - Phoenix - Help Analyzing Deal
Hi everyone, I’m looking at a 4 plex in Phoenix (Sunnyslope area, C neighborhood) and wanted to know if you would make this deal:$300k purchase price, 25% down. All 4 units completely remodeled, new roof, new plumbing...
Haris Becaj
Las Vegas Airbnb Hosts
Hello everyone,
My name is Haris and I am new to this forum and community. A wealth of knowledge on here from what I've recently gathered and glad to be a part of it to collaborate or assist. I am a local mortgage b...
Steven Eastman
Opinion on deal analysis
Looking for my first deal and trying to educate myself. Here is something I am looking at in the Denver market. Even in Denver is $130 to slim of cash flow? Also, how heavily do you rely on Cash on Cash? This would ...