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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.
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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 ...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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?
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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'...