If I am setting aside 10% each month for a potential vacancy, is that $ just deposited into an acct for months when there is a vacancy and that $ is needed to pay the bills? 10% each month? If you run a duplex, then y...

Hello,First time buyer and have interest in a property.But,  on some websites a section "Climate Risk" indicates "Flood Risk" with

rating of 6/10. All neighboring houses around this house have a rating
of 1/10...

What does it take to be successful in the Dayton, OH real estate market?

Dear BP members,I was wondering, what factors could possibly affect a property's value?If there's a public school across the street, is it a plus or a minus?If there's a bodyshop next door, is it an advantage or disad...

Is anyone doing both purchasing/brokering discounted notes and factoring?  I see note purchasing/brokering as a way to receive huge pay-outs, but they don't come in on a regular basis.  Factoring, has lower pay-outs, ...

I had a good visit with another BP member today brainstorming. It was suggested that there was a real opportunity to make some short term high rate loans. Realtors and investors ALWAYS have profits and commissions spe...

Most of my properties are in the hood. I us a PM with fairly strict standards. I get good tenants  high turn around. I am finding that good people do not appreciate toothless meth addicts as neighbors. with good credi...

Do any of you use a ball-park factor when buying properties with vacancies? You'd be assuming the risk that the unit(s) will remain vacant for 6-12 months.Example:You're looking at an office building with 2 out of 4 u...

 I am on my third home that I flipped.  This time I’m blogging it with some pretty funny blog material, tutorials, and just trying to track the entire event from looking at the house to closing on it, Working on it an...

When determining ARV, and even looking at comps - which factor plays the biggest role? Total square feet, price per square, # of rooms?