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Hi All,I'm still debating investing in my home market of the Bay Area, CA, or doing a STR in Maui. Despite preferring to invest locally, I originally ruled out the Bay Area simply because I didn't think I could get so...
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I'm still new on this forum and, by no means, a pro real estate investor, but I'm looking at a deal and want some input.Located in a town near me in a good location. It was built in 1970. Says it normally stays fully ...
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I'm looking at a mobile home park (new to mobile investing) The park has 8 units and owns all the units. Three years of financials shows 61K of gross income and 36K of net after all expenses. I think I'm getting a g...
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Hey BiggerPockets friends,I'm looking at a triplex and am trying to estimate my monthly carrying costs for the property. I know my taxes, insurance, mgt payment, and other items like maintenance, cap x and vacancy. Ho...
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Even a simple understanding of the cash flow basics can improve an investor’s ability to realize profits.There is perhaps one benefit buy and hold investors covet more so than any other: rental property...
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Hey BP Nation,I found an apartment and would like some help/feedback with the analysis. I believe I am on the right track but I know there’s experienced syndicators and apartment owners on this site so please share yo...
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Hello PB,My Partner Mike and I (Chris) are moving steadily through our first deal. We acquired through seller financing a two-story mixed use commercial property totaling 8,000 sqft, located at 77 South Street, Bethe...
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Which is the most profitable strategy for you in the rental property business:
A: Investing in affordable housing (more units)
B: Investing in more expensive properties (fewer units)
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All,In the next few weeks I'll be closing on a 4-family house, and my 1st owner occupied rental property. I read the forums and a few books and understand that keeping business and personal finances seperate is key. I...
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Do you usually include property taxes as expenses in your cash flow analysis of a potential property if you are taking out a mortgage on the property and believe that you can count on depreciation?