I'm Randy Sears and I'm new to the BiggerPockets online community. I'm 30 years old with 9+ years of management experience in the grocery/customer service industry. My soon to be 9 year old daughter is my biggest WHY ...

Seeing the market in reading the big brokerages reports on the main metros I invest in, everyone estimate rent growth at 0% for at least a year or two. Expenses naturally rise with inflation - insurance, property tax,...

I'm practicing my underwriting on various local apartment complexes and found an interesting case that I wanted feedback on. Perhaps my method of running the numbers is wrong, I'm forgetting something or the local mar...

What are major qualifications to purchase an apartment complex?How much down, how much personal income do I need, how much in reserves?

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In these challenging times, deepening our understanding of multifamily underwriting is crucial. As the foundation of real estate investment analysis, underwriting allows us to evaluate potential returns...

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I have a question about the 50 Percent rule. I was wondering how to justify more expenses just because there is more rent. For example lets say I have a property that rents for $500 and according to...

Hello all, I am just starting out in the rehab market. After reading through page after page of IRS documents I still feel that I am missing something. If we purchase a house cash and I rehab using my Contractors lice...

Who else has read this book? It has some great infomration in it, but he bought all these units right before the crash. He was buying with no money or 5-10% down and doing refi's to have no equity to buy more deals an...

I bought a duplex in Drexel Hill, PA on a hard money loan. I did the reno, and now in the middle of refinancing. The appraisal came at $35K less than my estimate. I made an appeal, but I'm still shy $22K. I elected to...

Hey Bigger Pockets community! I'm a real estate agent and investor and exploring different strategies. I'm curious to know: What key factors do you prioritize when analyzing a potential real estate investment deal? An...