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Hi everyone,I see some people are estimating 3%-5% for closings costs. I am trying to calculate the closings costs for multi-unit properties in Chicago. Any advice on how to estimate the closing costs? What are some f...
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The Co-Living Industry in the USA (2020–2025): A Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction
-living has emerged as a significant trend in the United States housing market between 2020 and 2025. model offers private living...
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Why is it so hard to raise capital these days? I have been talking to investors and discussing my interest in raising capital and I get the same response "Capital is tight", "no one's lending right now", and "Why woul...
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Hello BP,
I have heard some investors mention they try to be present when the appraiser shows up at a home they have recently rehabbed and are selling, to make good with the appraiser and discuss all the impr...
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Hi everyone!I am new to the Real Estate Investing world and am looking into purchasing my first property! I have found a location and run the numbers and it looks like I would be making a positive cashflow, which is a...
Has anybody used or heard of these guys?
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Appraisal Risks – Part 1 of 2: The Appraiser Undervalued My Property. What Can I Do About it?
This is part 1 of a 2-part series on appraisal risks. In Part 1, we discuss what to do if an appraiser undervalues your p...
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Hey Bigger Pockets community!
I hope you're all doing well and enjoying your real estate journeys. Today, I wanted to tap into the wealth of knowledge and experiences here regarding mid-term rentals within HOA commun...
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If you were to buy a multifamily unit to live in one unit and rent out the others, but it was split first floor/second floor. Would you choose to live in the top or bottom and what factors would influence your decision?
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Cash sales made up only 34% of all homes sales.In my market, Upstate NY. This city of Syracuse has the lowest Cash Sales in the country at 11%.Do you guys think that this means there is opportunity for cash buyers? Or...