Michael Klinger
Long term metric/benchmark for buy and holds?
What are some favorite metrics/benchmarks in the long run -- long term buy and holds with fixed loans and no mid range thoughts of selling , re-financing etc.?For example... I have my 64 multi-fam units in Cincinnati...
Scott Trench
Is a 20-25% Crash in Multifamily Asset Values Realistic?
I've been noodling on this for a few weeks, and the more I think about it, the more I'm starting to convince myself that large multifamily is one of, if not the most, riskiest asset classes in America right now. Here'...
James Wise
Is Cleveland really the best investment market in the U.S?
Maybe, Maybe not but according to these folks it is!The Best and Worst Metros to Be a Real Estate InvestorThoughts?
Lynn McGeein
Sea Level Rise & New Climate Assessment
Article on key findings of recently released National Climate Assessment:
http://www.climatesciencewatch.org/2014/05/12/2national-climate-assessment-key-findings-part-1/
Interesting map on U.S. coastal ...
Account Closed
Investing in Dayton
Does anyone have any experience in Dayton, OH? All I know about Dayton is UD and Patterson AFB. I recently found a few properties but I am unfamiliar with the city. Any info would be much appreciated.
Account Closed
What would you do with this house in Costa Rica?
The home where I grew up is in Costa Rica. It was built in 1982. My father legally owns it, but only my mother and brother live in it. Dad has expressed his commitment to leave the house to me and my brother, meaning ...
Yman Pablo
Relevance of property tax rate a real estate investment.
I am an aspiring REI and new to BiggerPockets. I am wondering how much does property tax rate affect decision making on which areas to invest in. I do not see this a much talked about topic. I thought this is importan...
Jevani P. Barron
Seeking Advice on Investment Property Strategy: Cash-Out Refi, Raise Rent, or Sell?
Hi, BP community,
I'm looking for some guidance on how to handle my current investment property. Here's the situation:
I own a tenant-occupied property, which is paid off and cleared. The tenant has lived there for ...
Brittany King
How should I analyze a multi unit property?
Hello BP family! I have a few questions about how to analyze multi unit properties. My questions are 1) when you calculate cap x, vacancy rate, repairs, trash, water and sewer do you always use 5% of the monthly rent?...
Rich Weese
Looking for Cheapest market is erroneous plan!!!!
I read a thread this morning on cheapest market. It made me wonder if that really mattered? Is it that important? Is it the most important thing in buying properties?
Each investor can answer that last question fo...