I have been doing some research and even called a realtor friend. Despite getting answers I don’t have what I feel is a strong feeling to what a cap rate is and how it applies to real estate and analyzing deals.

I’m seeking my first SFH investment in the Oakland country area (Michigan ). I’m wondering if others in this market are content with analyzing 5% CoC or cap rate deals? I’ve put offers down so far in three properties ...

Hello everyone!  I currently work full-time and am involved in writing projects/adjunct teaching. I'm in the initial stages of looking to invest in real estate for the purpose of diversifying my long-term investments....

I am new, have not bought my first property yet, but I have been a "businessman" for 20 years. I have a higher than average tolerance for risk, so long as it is "calculated" risk. For the sake of this question, assume...

Hi everyone,

I have a friend who is considering purchasing a duplex in Dallas TX. He refuses to budget for vacancy and capex. I'm trying to convince him to be more conservative but am having a hard time since I reall...

Hello,SFH investor here thinking about kicking it up a notch to apartments.  Everyone knows the current market is definitely a seller's market, with low cap rates.  Been reading that cap rates aren't as important as e...

I've had several conversations recently with new investor clients trying to buy their first rental, and the first question most people ask is "how do I know if it will make a good investment?" My go-to calculation for...

This might be a dumb question (I'm a new to this).  Do vacation rentals use cap rates for valuation?  I'm looking at a property in Destin, FL and I'm trying to determine an average cap rate for a condo located on the ...

I hear the words “Cap Rate “ a lot. What is a cap rate and why re they important? Is it something added onto a loan interest rate or maybe equity in a property? What is a good cap rate?

I just got back from the two day seminar in Houston, been wanting to go for years and after losing 17K on my last flip I decided it was time to pay the $750.00 and go. If you know nothing about real estate I'd say it'...