I am wondering what is a good vacancy percentage to use in my cash flow analysis? Recommended values range from 5% - 40%. I want to be realistic, but I don't want too miss out on a solid performer because I was too co...

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I am new to the forum and have learned a ton from all of the great articles and forum discussions. At least I THINK I've learned a lot. Let's see...

To this point I have been concentrating on buy & ...

I have heard many investors invest in Detroit , Michigan Is Detroit really a block by block area meaning zip codes don't dictate in class neighborhoods? Is Detroit a good investment? homes don't seem to be in great sh...

Hi. I'm new to the RE investing world and am working on educating myself on real estate syndicates. In particular, how to best evaluate potential deals and the sponsors running those deals. This is from the perspectiv...

I am just starting to get into investing. My background is medical, so I am learning everything I can to get started. I have been reading and watching the videos on the website.  I have been looking at properties that...

Hello BP!  I have been more active on the forums recently and I have noticed a common thread present and that is people like myself or in similar situations.  I have asked this question and get the same response every...

When I first got started in this business my mentor said "Start with the numbers and be an expert at spreadsheets!" Boy was he right...This game is more underwriting than anything. It doesn't matter how much money you...

Hi everyone, I wanted to pose a question about analyzing potential properties and how to make the numbers work. For my personal goals and purpose of this example I'm looking for long term buy and hold using convention...

Hi is there anywhere on bigger pockets that will teach you how to  evaluate a good deal? if not does anyone know good books or resources that could teach me this? thanks in advance

Can anyone shed some light on how hard money lenders determine your eligibility of your loan?  Any ideas on the minimum monthly or yearly income you need to have?  I can't seem to find any info on this online even at ...