Jeremy K.
Reserves and the APOD
Hello to all..How do you or should you incorporate reserve funds into the APOD when figuring out what a property is worth? Since technically it is not an expense (at least I believe not) but a capital investment that...
Rick Rapant
Advice On Condo and Co-op Note Purchasing
Got my hands on a couple of performing notes well seasoned and excellent pay histories for 2 condo units in Florida. Can anyone advise on what to look for before purchasing a performing note on a Condo or Co-op? I've ...
Shane Pearlman
The Land Without Appreciation: Investing in Japan
"In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. ... There is virtually no market for pre-owned homes in Japan, and 60 percent of all homes were built after 1...
Chris A Godbolt
Rent control coming to San Diego and Orange County!?
I have been reading and listening to local news here in San Diego. I am still a rookie looking to invest in my first deal this year. But while I was researching I found that 55 % of voters support the implementation o...
Menachem Krasnjanski
SBA 7(a) financing for a property
My partners and I have been trying to get financing for a 55 room motel for a couple of months, but many of the banks are hesitant about lending now. We found a bank that was willing to set us up with a SBA 7(a) loan ...
Andrew Lawrence
Analyzing markets based on MSA or City or County
Which is the most accurate in determining how well a target market is doing economically as far as number of jobs and job growth is concerned? Does looking at MSA numbers or county numbers or city numbers reflect a be...
Mary Reyes
Buy a SFH now or wait till later?
I'm a first time home buyer and I've been hearing about the economic tsunami coming from economists( predicting foreclosure and short sales) Should I purchase a home now or wait until next year?
Tom De Napoli
How is the COVID-19 Crisis Impacting Retail Real Estate?
Bigger Pockets Community,
Before the COVID-19 crisis, my investing partner and I were analyzing deals for neighborhood strip centers in our home region. What a difference a month (or three) makes. Over the past sev...
Cory Asrilant
Choosing the best cities to invest in
Hi everyone. Advice needed. Looking to purchase either some SFR or multi family properties, but not sure where. Browsing the internet, every site and every blog has their opinion of the best places to buy and every...
Michael Weleski
My Situation (First Post)
I am a 20 year old college student looking for advice on what to do in my current situation. I work 2 (soon to be 3 jobs), live at home, attend college, have 20 grand saved up on top of stocks and an IRA. Should I pul...