Niña Phelps
Advice for a young investor
Hi everyone! I am 19 years old and I am new to investing. I am trying to gather up all the knowledge that I can so I can start my journey in real estate. Do you have any advice for me? Any do’s and don’ts? Anything yo...
Philip Klinck
Why do you buy notes?
I buy and create notes for many reasons. Some are for cashflow. Some are to raise funds. Some are to exchange. Some are to balance equity in a real estate exchange. Why do you buy notes?
John J. Stoia
New to the real estate scene
Hello everyone,I am John. I am new to real estate and have been reading the book How to Invest in Real Estate by Josh and Brandon. I do not have any real estate experience, but I am excited to learn. I am 25 and worki...
Roig V.
Price Per Square Foot vs. Cap Rate/Return Metrics on 2-4 Unit Multi-Family
Hello All, I wanted to float a scenario that I found myself in to get some perspective on people’s opinions of where $/SF should rank in terms of priority when valuing a 3-4 unit MF property. I recently came across a...
Damian Walker
Getting Better at Calculating ARV
I want to get better at calculating ARV by being able to factor in any adjustments that i may need to make to my numbers. whats a good eqution, or method, for doing this?im actively researching as i type this post and...
Chris Gawlik
Does Marketing Really Work
Just wondering if all the marketing really works. I read so many articles about how you should be using bandit signs, yellow letters, mailers, NOD lists, News paper ads, recorded messages and so on.
Do these methods...
Seth V.
Analyzing Properties, Budgeting Repairs
I am working on improving my methods for analyzing prospective rental properties to determine cash flow. I am using the following numbers:Vacancies - low in my area so I'm using 8%Repairs - 5% of rental incomeCapita...
Xuban Zafar
How do we use DEBT to gain wealth ?
I have heard robert kiyosaki on youtube saying how it is possible to use good debt to raise capital. Iam also really interested in real estate at the age of 18.
Sterling Pompey
Home Possible Loan
Hi All,
Has anyone heard of the "Home Possible Loan" from Freddie Mac? What are some Pros and Cons of using this method as this is the first time I'm hearing about it. I've never heard of it mentioned on the BP Podc...
Don Konipol
Should RE Investors Have A Specific Strategy
A specific strategy could be property type based , something like SAY acquiring apartment complexes in New Mexico small town of between 12 -20 units; or method based like owning STRs in vacation markets. But should a...