Mark Forest
Denominator of cap rate
I know that the numerator of cap rate is the net operating income. However, I seem to see confusion on what is included on the denominator. Is it the entire purchase price of the property including any amount financ...
Daimyan Hutchison
Should I have my contractor buy material?
I'm debating whether or not I should let my contractor buy the materials for the job. What do you guys recommend I should do to go about this the right way?
Thomas Gonzalez
TurnKey Vacation Rentals
Does anyone have experience with TurnKey Vacation Rentals Company. As I mentioned, it looks like I am going to invest in SC. But I am really concerned with it being managed to my standards. I have heard good things...
Rick L.
Tenant Move-out Instruction Checklist
Does anyone have a form they could provide that instructs the tenants on proper move out procedures? ie- clean refridgerator/thaw out freezer and unplug fridge, etc
Ryan Schildroth
Professional Pictures Debate
I'm about to list my first STR in the KCMO market and am going back and forth on whether or not I should get professional pictures. All of the books I've read on STRs say to spend the money, and that it'll be a huge d...
Nathan Gesner
Decorating a "vintage" home?
I made an offer on a vacation home that is pretty dated inside. We are not good at decorating and are looking for suggestions.I will have more pictures this weekend but right now this is all I've got.The laminate floo...
Julie Dillon
Vacation Rental Financing
Anyone have advice on how to calculate the 'numbers' on vacation rentals?I believe it can have a good cash flow even with the added expenses as long as the property is in a area of high rental demand and the property ...
Ophelia Nicholson
First "Official" Rehab- Pictures
We bought the house after the bank had remediated mold and gutted everything just leaving studs in the whole house- Goes on the market today.
I'll post the before pictures shortly.
https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx...
William Kwan
20 Year Old Interested in Real Estate!
Hey everyone, my name's William and I'm interested in learning and getting into the real estate space. Newly 20 years old and I have some experience with some small "businesses" like dropshipping and sneaker reselling...
Jeremy Bates
First Time Investor - When to Speak w/ a Realtor?
Hello BP members,A little about myself.. I am 26 and reside in the greater Houston area. Over the past few months, I have developed an interest in buy-and-hold investment real estate. The reasons for my interest are m...