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I am starting out in real estate and wanted to read some books around real estate finance, validating deals, calculating returns on investments etc.Are there any books or digital material that are a good starting poin...
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I'm reading a report that the average cap rate for MFH is around 4.1-4.2% for 2019. Is that what you are showing? I know it is the average, just curious what investors here are showing. Thanks!
I just recently purchased a house in illinois & it has radiant ceiling heat. I have a few questions about it. If I don't use certain rooms is it okay to not use the heat in them rooms? Also what's the best cheapes...
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How much should I pay someone to address the envelope with return address, mailing address, placing the stamp and stuffing the envelope and also drop in the mailbox?I provide all the material envelope, letter and stamp.
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I am from the midwest, wondering what people main concern / #'s that they look for when they do a rental calculator and what #/% they are trying to hit - basically what is your deal breaker.
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Greetings all,
Like most of you, I started off by looking into gaining passive income through investing. As many of my fellow “New Yorkers” can attest to, it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I soon learned t...
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I first heard about Bigger Pockets from the digital research I was doing for a few pre-construction real estate development projects in South Florida as online target communities for investors. I've been doing pre-con...
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Hey!My name is Zackarias Aitchison and I am from St Catharines, Canada (Only about 30 minutes from the border). My background is digital marketing and as of late wholesaling and property management. I have never been ...
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In your experience, when getting a HELOC for your primary residence or investment property, do you think I'd be more likely to get a higher appraisal from a local lender or an online lender?
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Is there anywhere online I can get current updated satellite imagery? I have been using Google maps and Zillow but their maps are a few years out of date. I want to know what an area looks like today.
Thanks!