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does anybody apply cost segregation depreciation in their financial model? Is there any way to do it without having an actual cost seg study done first or could I use a general assumption?
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I’m sure everybody here knows what a cap rate is, if you don’t, a cap rate is basically a measure to understand your rate of return based on NOI (net operating income) the property is intended to generate. In general ...
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I’ve been working on creating an easy to read quarterly report for the city of Madison, Wi. I tried one out for Q2, but revamped it for the end of year update. At some point I may include other markets, such as Milwau...
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Hi BP,I've set out a goal to purchase my first property before my current lease ends in April. I'm currently renting in Chicago and I'm looking buy a multifamily property in certain up and coming areas in inner city C...
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Just came across an article from Zillow with their picks for the hottest and coldest markets of 2021. Austin was their pick for the hottest market.
But why would Philadelphia be among the top five coldest markets? I...
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Well, I guess we (collectively) are going to see how smart Robert Kiyosaki is, at least when it comes to predictions. On a news program he makes the bold prediction that real estate & the stock market are going to...
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When determining a potential real estate investment, which is more important: 1. Purchasing a value-add propertyOR2. Purchasing a property in an area that is about to grow/gentrify exponentially?
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Hey everyone,I am a brand new investor! I have done months of research and analysis on properties in the Saint Roberts, Missouri area (65584) and have found myself continuously landing on the same property. The prope...
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I love to learn and have been utilizing different tools to do my real estate research. I would like to know what analytical tools have any of you utilized to track the market?
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The glitch of REFI seams to be the most common problem in multifamily BRRR.
Imagine obtaining hard money and then not being able to pull out the equity from a repositioned project! Or grossly overestimating the After...