Brady Mullen
Cap Rate Is Not Your Return
Cap rate is a common and important measurement in real estate investing, but it seems I see it misused more often than not.
Cap rate is an income measurement only. It is a measurement of the annual net operating inc...
Troy Hebert
Confused About the Validity of RE Investing - Need Help
I do apologize for the long post here, but there’s a lot to get out here.I’m posting in hopes of getting real data and information from folks before making the plunge into my first RE deal. I need a mental adjustment ...
Rich Weese
obama says we're doing great! Why don't I feel all warm and fuzzy then?
Obama sounded almost giddy on how well the country is doing. The stated unemployment rate only ROSE to 9.9%. HOORAY! (however, when you include EVERYTHING in that category, it is 17.4%, almpost a record high)He says t...
Nat C.
Am I being screwed over by listing agent?
I viewed a property for 87K which is a homepath property and has been on the market for over 2 months. I called the listing agent to say I wanted to make an offer of 80K. He said if I could close by end of July he tho...
Account Closed
Tips for super productivity
Hello Bigger Pockets,I wanted to start a thread (and hopefully add to it as the years go by) on ways that I've learned over the years to establish and maintain high productivity. There's a LOT to know and do in this ...
Ashley Mierez
Why don't agents and investors like wholesalers??
I'm considering getting into wholesaling, but from videos and some research I have done it seems like a lot of investors and agents don't like wholesalers? I'm assuming it's because the wholesaler is basically the mid...
Joe Splitrock
What Do People Get Wrong Most Often
Some questions that get posted in the forums have no "right" answer, but rather just different approaches. In other cases there is a clear right and wrong answer. In those cases where there is a clear right answer, wh...
Michael Cai
Should I sell my house or rent it out?
I'm moving out of state and trying to decide if I should sell or rent my current home.., my current house built in 1996 is worth about 630k, mortgage balance is 210k on it. monthly payment is 2100 including tax and in...
Scott Dongjin Lee
I'm a newb! Please critique my plan!
Hello everyone! Just joined BP website a couple of days ago, thanks to my friend @Jesse Hodges. Just a short introduction of myself, I am an active duty military member currently serving overseas. I'll be back in the ...
Tim G.
New investor from Rhode Island
Hello everyone,
I am a newcomer to the world of real estate investing and am hoping this site can assist me in making educated decisions. I am looking to purchase a 2-3 family in Providence or Kent count...