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Do you pay for upside potential when purchasing multifamily? Or should you only be paying for the NOI * Cap Rate?
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Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I would like to start purchasing investment properties. I know there's a learning curve to it and that's why I joined BiggerPockets so I can learn before jumping in the deep end.
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Hi! I am new to the forum and real estate investing. My wife and I own a home in the Gordon Square/ Ohio City part of Cleveland, and we are looking to start investing in other properties in the area as rentals. My fat...
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Hi all,I am looking to set up a self-directed IRA with money transferred from a previous employer 401(k) to invest in a duplex in OK. The purchase price is $250K and I would be going in with a partner, likely by creat...
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Looking to scale my multi family portfolio. Starting flipping houses and using that property to acquire rentals. However, scaling by refinancing seems more appealing because I can have full control of the project: as ...
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HI! My name is Kellen. I live in Nolensville and grew up in Franklin, TN. I am beginning the search for my first property to buy and rent out. My goal is to have 5 properties in the next 5 years in Middle TN. I am ope...
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I have been closely following the developments around Qualified Opportunity Funds/Zones for the last bit now. Everyone has pretty much been on hold until we get more guidance from the IRS; but, yesterday they updated...
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I am starting to look at options of putting my team together. I am expecting to invest in Texas where my investment partner is based out of. Does anyone have tips or guidance on how to find an Attorney? When starti...
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Looking to get more info on real estate investing, hoping i've found the right place! I've begun by reading several books about investing in real estate and just itching to get started, BUT.....feel like i need a ment...
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I've spent a few days on BP and finally created an account! I'm really impressed by the amount of resources here (and especially how knowledgeable the members are). Definitely looking forward to learning from you a...