James Masotti
First rental acquisition since joining BP
So historically I've been terrible at keeping these sort of deal diaries, but I'm hoping the BP community will help keep me honest...and updating. Back on February 22 I closed on my first rental property since joining...
Ibrahim Hughes
Questions on Flat Fee Listing
Good morning all. I'm a rehabber as well as a licensed agent. However, I'm looking at using a flat fee service for a property I own as opposed to listing with my broker. I have two questions:
1) Does it make sense to...
Shirley X.
Agent hasn't rent out our duplex 3 weeks after closing
Our buyer’s agent offered to list our duplex for rental with the commission paid by tenants. However, it has been 3 weeks after closing but there has been no deal despite activities of showing and open houses. We are ...
Konstantin Ginzburg
Marketing Strategies for STR listing
Good morning BP,I own an STR in the New Orleans area that is listed on airBNB and VRBO. I used Pricelabs to set my nightly rates which dynamically adjusts rates on a daily basis. Might nightly rate is currently set to...
Michael Baum
Fed cuts rates by .5%
Just announced. More than many thought including me. I figured 1/4 point then another in a couple of months.Should be interesting to see how things shake out.
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How much cashflow is the bare min for a deal to be worth it?
Hi all,
I was wondering if there is any generic formula you plug in your investments to see whether they are worth the return? I am assuming you would compare everything to a risk-free type investment like a CD or Sa...
Jonathan Greene
Why are so many new investors looking for out-of-state properties
Every day in the forums it's the same thing. "I'm just getting started and I've analyzed a ton of deals (never seen any in real life) in several markets that are nowhere near where I live because where I live there ar...
Chingju Hu
Is it weird to buy rental properties instead of primary residence
Hi all, I'm a new member here, I've been wanting to own rental properties for a while and finally, I pulled the trigger and now in the process of my first rental!! After I sign the contract, I feel like I'm getting cl...
John Reardon
Multi family bubble- wait or jump in?
I am a San Diego realtor and broker. I have been seeking a multi family complex where I can house hack for a couple years now with no luck on anything that remotely makes sense. All the deals I analyze are negative c...
Craig Haskell
Approaches to Creating Value
This is from a chapter in the book, [removed] Thought some of you might find it of some value:
Creating value can be as simple as buying a property that’s in great condition and in a great location in a rebounding...