Kurt S.
What tools or data would make your investing better / easier?
I think about data a lot. In fact, it's what I do for a full time job (data scientist). Part of what attracts me to BiggerPockets is the valuing of clear metrics such as COCROI, being careful about estimating potentia...
Adam Craig
Tips on scaling flipping business.
In about 8 years I've gone from doing a house here and there to doing 11 houses in 2018. Some we flip some we rent. I have assembled quite the crew in that time. Between the rental business in the flipping business I ...
Alec Barnes
How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
I know there are a variety of screening practices used by landlords and property management companies. Personally, I follow this standard for every application I receive:
- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent...
Eric Davis
Maximum Purchase Price Question
I am having the hardest time deciding how to determine this number. I have read many different options but all seem to have their pitfalls.
The first one was simply taking your NOI/Cap rate. However, I'm not payin...
Key Dube
House Hacking as a First Home
Hi y'all, I am currently a college student who is about to graduate in May and I have quite a bit of money left over in my college 529 plan that I could use as a downpayment on a house or preferably a duplex, so that ...
Jeremy Hoffman
Approaching First Rental Purchase
Hello BiggerPockets,
My name is Jeremy, I am from the Pittsburgh, Pa. Area. The following post will be in regards to a property that I have analyzed for purchase and feedback would be greatly appreciated.
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Justin Moy
The 4 Most Common Metrics Used To Measure A Deal
There are 4 common metrics you’ll see when evaluating deals as a passive investor:1 - Cash on cash return: This is what most people think about when investing in real estate.Cash on cash is measured by how much rental...
Lisa Gauff
BEST WAY TO INVEST $75,000???
I've been looking for my first investment property(s) but after listening to various BP podcasts/blogs, I realize I need to hone in on a strategy. My main goal is to generate cash flow and get as many properties as I...
Matt H
How I made 900% return in 1 year...
Something very interesting happened to me just recently. I bought a small apartment building this time last year. Kept it for just one year. Now I just sold it yesterday and made a 900% profit. Basically I turned $100...
Adam Sha
Seeking Advice: ADU in Berkeley vs. Property in the Midwest
I'm facing a bit of a dilemma and could use some advice from this knowledgeable community. I'm considering two investment options and am torn between them:
Building an ADU in Berkeley: I have the opportunity to build...