![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1759557/small_1621515306-avatar-isaccl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
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?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/832698/small_1621504156-avatar-sheilaa9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I recently had my first call to interview a potential property manager for my first long-distance investment property and it left me a bit discouraged to learn of the reality of the costs involved.
3-5 weeks to rent ...
![](https://bpimg-biggerpockets.twic.pics/no_overlay/assets/uploader_default_urls/3_news_item.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1205089/small_1621510184-avatar-johnh768.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
This fall I will be starting my final year of college and plan on graduating with an engineering degree. Over the last year and a half I have become very interested in real estate investing, particularly rental proper...
![](https://bpimg-biggerpockets.twic.pics/no_overlay/assets/uploader_default_urls/5_news_item.jpg?twic=v1/output=image/cover=625x330)
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/173450/small_1621421545-avatar-captainnegatory.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone,
So I've just learned about the cash out refinance option while perusing bigger pockets forums, but I don't understand why you would want to do it. Using the following scenario I was hoping...