Michael Brown
Are RUBs (Rational Utility Billing) Legel In Newark, NJ?
I am looking to pick up some apartment buildings in Newark, NJ and would like to immediately re-position each building by managing the expense side. Does anyone know if RUBs are legal in Newark, NJ? And If does anyone...
Tyler Brunette
Price to Rent Ration in South Puget Sound Area
Hello! I have been hunting for the last 6 months for my first duplex to house hack. I have more than enough for an FHA but want to save 20% for a downpayment ideally. Looking at how overpriced the Tacoma duplex market...
Craig Moore
Why the % of failing agents is overblown/needs rationalization
All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...
Jay Hawlader
Is this a rational offer or am I lowballing?
Hi everyone,My partner and I are in search of our first home and came across a property that we like. I was hoping some experienced purchasers would be able to advise me on an offer I’d like to make. I’m in New York. ...
Kimberly H.
Debt coverage ration (DCR), tax returns, and commerical loans
I understand that DCRs need to be 1.25 and above for commercial loans, but what source do lenders use to compute those numbers? Tax returns? Just most recent or 2 years worth? Do they ignore depreciation as it appears...
Robert Stillwagon
How do I rationalize owning my own home in SF???
Is it possible to purchase a multi-family unit in the SF Bay Area and have it make financial sense in the next 6 months OR is it better to keep renting and use that money towards an investment property in another mark...
Andrew White
Rational in an irrational market, is it possible? Case Study
Hi, here I'm presenting an active case study that I got myself into. I'm new to BiggerPockets so I haven't done too much on this site. My goal is to hear insight on the deal itself and gain knowledge from those that h...
TJ Walker
How to rationally select a long-distance market for investing?
I live in Long Island, NY, where hideous shacks cost half a million and only rent for $2000 a month, so I am excited about investing long distance. (My first investment duplex in NY metro is cashflow negative-I hadn't...
Ricardo Serrano
Rational to consider when entering a new market in multifamily
Based on your experience, in general, what is the rational or the steps in getting into a new market. Looking to break into the Louisville, KY area. Blessings !!!
George Gipson III
Wells Fargo Denied me Debt to income ration to high
Ok I have a lot of choices to make here! I live at parents because I just sold home in December and made about 30k profit. Now I also have a paid off rental my dad gave worth about 140k. He collects rent tho! I want l...