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So I think the good news around real estate is only going to continue for some time to come. I believe we could see 5%-10% appreciation between now and 18-36 months on a national level and much more in local markets ...
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Though the title doesn't allow enough space to fully type out a bit more detail, it's not quite as simple as picking cash flow over appreciation. Consider these two scenarios and their risks and issues.Two scenarios i...
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Hi Bigger Pockets:So I have 5 units in a cash flowing market, section 8 and yes I have tenants that don’t pay etc, my question are:1) the area does not appreciate like San Diego, so shall I buy more of these ~$60k ~$4...
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Hi All,I'm extending offers for two, 2-unit properties as "buy and holds" with a lot of upsides, but unfortunately I can't have both so I have favored price-points identified. They are both A properties, but one has a...
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I currently own a loft that I am renting out in an up and coming neighborhood that has many planned developments in the works, which include apartments, retail, parks, etc. all walking distance from my property.The pr...
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Hi Everyone,
New to biggerpockets and investing in the Houston area. I am looking to buy a single family home in the Houston area. I have narrowed my research to either Pearland or Cypress (was looking at Katy als...
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Hi BP,
Any suggestions for upcoming areas for good investment? Also I am first time investor in this market place - any suggestions for real estate agents is highly appreciative!Thanks!Manali.
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I'm doing a little market research to narrow down my options. Currently I am interested in LTR for cashflow. I understand this is difficult lately with interest rates, but I hear Myrtle Beach is a great market for inv...
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Look at the MLS data on average residential sales prices in Girdwood , a community just south of Anchorage- it has increased 93% in five years, from $420,932 to $813,308. Prices haven't dropped here as they have in ma...
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All things equal and assuming that other loan parameters like DTI/etc are met, does having a share-appreciation mortgage/home equity investment/reverse mortgage disqualify one from getting a refinance from a conformin...