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I'm interested in doing some research on the US real estate market and I'm having trouble getting an action plan together. I'm thinking about using the following features for my data analysis:1) US census ACS 5-year s...
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In recent years, the Millennial generation has emerged as a dominant force in the housing market, exerting a significant influence on trends, preferences, and the overall trajectory of the real estate industry. As the...
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Hello everyone, my name is Marcus Craighead, im am new to the BP group and the investment world. I currently stay in the south suburbs of Chicago, looking to buy my first investment property, because i believe real es...
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hey all,As you will see by my question, I'm brand new to this. I own some small condos in another state but now live in Florida where I've identified 2 4-unit (separate tax parcels) buildings that I'd like to purchase...
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Does anybody know the correct way to calculate this ratio? I have seen two ways on the internet.House Value $200K and monthly Rent is $900 - This is an example1. Monthly rent 900/ 200,000 = 0.005 Ideal valuation measu...
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Good afternoon
New investor interested in multifamily. No experience, no deals but wanting to get started.
Thank you. Aaron
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The last time I used subscription services to build lists and / or research properties, was at least 7-10 years ago. Much has changed I'd imagineAt that time- I found several services, like listsource, invaluable. But...
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What kinds of software have you used to manage your properties that you would recommend? Looking to find the easiest to use for multiple apartment complexes.
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Hello all!Who is the first member I should focus on bringing onto my REI team? Broker? Attorney? Mortgage broker? Contractors? Other?I am currently looking for a reliable and successful sales broker, however i'm wonde...
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Hi All,
I am a new member to this website. I am doing some research on the market in my area which is the NY/NJ tri-state area to determine smaller demographics that are best places to invest in at the moment...