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Amy from AL here...what is cap rate? What's a good cap rate and why? What's a bad cap rate and why?
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In the portland metro area, like most areas now, are low cap rates, near 4.5%. Mathematically it doesn't make sense to invest, however I am comfortable in this market and I know it very well. I'd be nervous dumping se...
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I don’t have available capital right now, but I really want to buy two 4-piexes (one transaction) in my area. I’d love any advice or strategies that can be offered. List price: 1.250Sf 8,792Tax 8052Gross scheduled in...
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Hello BP Family,
I have a tenant who is a single woman that ever tired receiving a fixed income. She is currently paying well below market value for her unit , however her payments are on time every month. He's over...
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Hi All,I am a newbie here and is interested in investing in Oakland. I am seeking help with the following questions regarding a property i am considering to put an offer:1. Are condominiums in Oakland exempt from Rent...
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In case you haven’t heard, America’s Social Security and retirement planning system is outdated. It was never designed for today’s reality. There are several reasons why this has happened. One of those reasons is th...
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Hello - I am a newcomer to this page and am looking to buy my first real estate investment. I have two questions:1-Where is the best place to source deals on my own? I can't help but think Zillow is not the best place...
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I am a newbie to the real estate game.. I am currently focused in wholesaling because its one of the easiest real estate niches to get into .. I have some capital and i am considering investing in houses to rent out...
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Just got word yesterday that the seller accepted my offer on a 4plex! Very excited for my first move into real estate. The 4 units are a 3bed 1bath, a 1and 1, and two 2 and 1’s. I will be moving into the 1 and 1 and r...
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I'm not the first to talk about this strategy and won't be the last so feel free to chime in here. Over the past decade of deploying a very successful BRRR model across the Pacific Northwest, I've been able to perfect...