Joe M.
What am I doing wrong? Cash out refi
Hi BPIve never done a cash out refi before, so not sure exactly the process or how to make it work. I get the concepts of it. It seems easy enough. I just got done talking to my bank and a bit surprised at what they...
Samantha M.
Pulling Comps: Am I doing it correctly?
Let me begin by saying I am new to wholealing I try to pull comps as conservatively as possible, as if every house depends on a hard money loan. Here is a general guideline I use, I would love to have some feedback.
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Jordan B.
How much do you pay for Landlord Insurance?
Hello,I just received a Landlord Insurance quote from Liberty Mutual for $2,707. Does this seem high?Background: 2-Family Built in 1896Located in Cincinnati OhioUpdated Plumbing and ElectricalI will not be owner-occup...
Fareed R.
How to find Depreciation value
I live in Orange County, ca and want to know how to figure out how much I can use for depreciation in my taxes. Not my house but can you show me how to find depreciation value for below addresS:7692 Alhambra DrHunting...
Louise McEwen
Should I buy in the Phoenix, AZ market?
Hi,
I have been following Bigger Pockets for awhile now, I have been watching the market for a little over a year, and am ready to own again. I have been a renter for the last 10 years and my current landlord is doin...
Chris Suttman
Florida Homestead Exemption - What if Property Value Decreases?
Having a Florida Homestead Exemption limits your property value for tax purposes to +3% of previous year value. What if the property value decreases? For example... You buy a primary residence for $300k. The housing m...
Jim M.
Coastal chic vs backwoods appraisals.
First ever BP forum post. I’m a 30 year GC in coastal resort town. Standard is for me is high end clients who want to improve their home and return the beauty into their ease style and comfort. Along the way I’ve lear...
Jessica Swingle
Looking for advice on (outter areas of) Northern Virginia
Hi all.I am looking into Northern Virginia sub-markets and am wondering if there are any active/experienced investors/brokers who can offer advice on:
FredericksburgWinchester StrasburgFront RoyalWoodstockCulpeperI a...
Tym Pearson
If you have two niche properties but want to buy more rentals
Hi There! I'd love input on what I have going on over here. I have three properties, and my goal is to acquire more rentals. One of my properties is in town and brings in $700/mo. My second property is in a highly sou...
John B.
analyze this 3 plex buy and hold deal
B/B+ 3-plex in A neighborhood, small, upscale town in upstate New York, very stable housing market, 9/10 school district, 3-4% appreciation over last decade, 10-13% appreciation over last year. Rental demand fluctuate...