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Should I Buy or Walk?
Hello BP Members,
I am considering purchasing a foreclosed Fanne Mae (HomePath) home with a lot of upsides and down sides. I am in desperate need for some advice because I am not very experienced with the ev...
Jason Varney
50% rule: How much vacancy factored in?
Hi all,
When analyzing a deal quickly before going into the actual numbers, the 50% rule is a good starting point. My question is, how much of a vacancy factor is allocated in this 50%? 10%? More? How would y...
Patrick Buntubwimana
Duplex for house hack
Hello everyoneI am running numbers on my first duplex which is a house hack but cash on cash return it shows 28% but for 50% rules it shows negative 145.what are your advice?
Silvio L.
First deal discussed, tell me what you think!
Hello Everyone,
I am new to the world of Real Estate investing and I came to bigger pockets to get ideas and advice for my next deal. But before I post about that, I wanted to share with you all my first deal, w...
Tammy Renee Johnson
Flex Warehouse Space
Thinking about building some Flex Warehouse space. How much land is needed? Thinking about 6 Units approx 1500 sf per unit.
Derrick Wortman
Investment Property Loans without DTI limits
Hey All,I am looking to purchase my 6th Rental Property. All my properties are bringing in great returns but I'm hitting a ceiling when it comes to DTI Debt to Income ration. With most lenders only factoring a percent...
Nate Kovaly
getting into real estate
Hello all,I am looking to get into rental real estate, however I am in Massachusetts and I was wondering if I should start in MA or look into other markets out of state? 1) because it is expensive 2) there are more la...
Brandon P.
3 stall machanic garage with lifts for sale: need help
Hi I am unfamiliar with commercial property and there is a mechanics garage for sale. I’m interested in it.It is located in a small town of 3k people or so. What factors should I be looking at?I tried to comp it but t...
Luke Peake
Research phase complete! Now how do I find those great deals?
Hi all, I am an Aussie and been living in the US for about 2.5 years. I have owned realestate previously in Australia however am a new investor here in the USA. I have been doing extensive research over the past month...
Cameron Sume
Buying a Duplex w/3.5% Down
I’m looking to start my investment journey by purchasing a duplex, living in one side and renting out the other. I only have enough for an FHA loan which requires a 3.5% down payment. I’m having a hard time finding pl...