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Considering that DSCR = NOI / Debt Service and NOI = Gross income less operating expensesWhen institutions are looking at operating expenses for a new purchase, how are they calculated? For example, if we know the g...
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Inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and property taxes are just a few of the headwinds multi-unit property owners experience in a fluctuating market cycle. Many small owners may quickly react to these pressu...
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I am currently a SF investor; however, been hearing for years about the advantages of MF/apartments. I think I may finally understand why - based on my experience. Kinesthetic learner, hands-on experience teaches me, ...
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So, I have been evaluating and conducting research on most costly turnover expenses, I have a few that have made my top (5) list. I am curios to hear from other BP Members, what there most costly expenses are for tena...
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Hi everyone, I'm interested in investing in real estate after graduating my healthcare program in 10 months (average new grad salary in my field ~ $90,000). Currently have a healthy credit history, saving money throug...
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Hey all, I'm curious to know how this gets represented, maybe you can help? Here's the example of a small 10 unit syndicated deal, which is currently self-managed...
Current OpEx water, sanitation, maintenance, taxes...
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Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself to this awesome community!I'm Grant and I'm looking to house hack a duplex with the goal of reducing my family's expenses. Ultimately, I want our investments to cover all of o...
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5 Tax Mitigation Strategies Every Real Estate Investor Should Know
As a real estate investor, every dollar you save in taxes is another dollar you can reinvest into growing your portfolio. Yet, many investors overloo...
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I'm about to make my spare bedroom's AirB&B live. My question is what's the best way to report my income on this and also reduce taxes? Put my home in a LLC? We don't want to miss out on the zero capital gain when...
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For all the note professionals out there: I have accrued a decent portfolio of performing mortgage notes over the last couple of years and my tax bill at the end of the year has gotten quite large. As far as tax deduc...