Fletcher Clardy
Tabletop underwriting and the 5 data points!
I was working on a tabletop underwriting for a multi-family asset. While searching through the OM (offering Memorandum) for 5 data points (NOI, pro forma NOI, sources/uses, debt, exit strategy) I was only able to iden...
James McGovern
Brokers on BiggerPockets that find Private Money
In a few posts, it seems as if some brokers will not just work with banks, but have developed relationships with private money lenders and will help investors find them. How do I identify those types of brokers in my ...
David Christie
Characteristics of First-time home buyer neighborhoods
All,We have decided that it is time we move our investing out of our local area. We want to find First-Time Home Buyer areas, but are having a hard time identifying the characteristics as we start our search of new a...
Erica Fox
Finding Power of Sale Properties - Ontario
Hello everyone. I'm looking for ways to find Power of Sale properties in Ontario. I don't want to acquire these properties at a discount. But, I would like to identify them because they can have the potential for valu...
Kevin Keating
How to find the best mortgage rate for an investment property
Hi All,I am looking to add a mortgage to a single family investment property that I own in full (no mortgage). I have searched the web, but cannot find a means of comparing the rates being offered either by large or c...
Brian Bowen
Searching for owner information
I have identified a couple properties I would like to inquire about. What is the best way to retrieve the owner information? I am targeting duplexes on the same street. Thank you in advance.
Dan Stephens
Market Research Tools With Filter and Search Functions
I am looking for a tool that can help me identify markets (neighborhoods, zip codes, cities/towns, counties, MSA's, etc) that meet specific criteria (rent/price ratios, historical appreciation, etc.). We can use any n...
Phil Sharp
Sites that show the difference between price and estimated value
There are a lot of sites that show some type of estimated value for a home, but I haven't been able to find any that compare list price to that estimated value. Or that let you search for house with, say, $50k or 20%...
David Hanson
Key due diligence steps you take before closing on an investment property?
Before closing on an investment property, I undertake several crucial due diligence steps to ensure I make an informed decision. These steps include:
-Property Inspection: Engaging a qualified inspector to thoroughly...
Lynnette E.
reading title reports on auction.com
I was looking at the title report that auction.com provides with most listings. This one is by Data Tree/First American. I copied the section below from the title report and removed the parts that do not add to the ...