Eric Sipe
Need Feedback for Property Analysis Calculator
Hello all,I made a Google Sheet/calculator for analyzing properties. Over the last several months, I have been fine-tuning it in order to present it here for feedback. I am looking for constructive criticism/feedback ...
Matt R.
Where do Landlords make the most money?
I have seen a steady stream of Southern Cal folks and others from across the country asking where they should invest. Rather than respond to each post I am taking the lazy way out:) Here is some more SFH REI research ...
Andrew Hagmann
“Follow the Hipsters” and Other Early Market Indicators
Hi everyone,
A few weeks ago I attended a local investors meet up and one of the presenters said something interesting when asked about areas of the city that he thinks will produce strong rental property investments...
Ryan D.
Signs the market is nearing its peak
I've noticed a steady increase in the frequency of unsolicited mailers I receive offering my buy my house ("why worry about repairs, we'll buy you house as is, all cash, quick close" etc., etc.). I take this as a sign...
J. Martin
Recession Predictor: Leading Index of Economic Indicators
The Leading Index of Economic Indicators has been a pretty good indicator of a decline in economic activity, since it was published. The index uses nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate, average hours work...
Nick B.
10% economic vacany - is it sustainable in the long term?
Hello BP,I have reviewed many potential apartment deals marketed by different sponsors. While all of them were unique, most of them had one thing in common: they were underwritten for 10% economic vacancy (or less!) s...
Account Closed
23 California Cities where prices are actually dropping
23 Housing Markets Where Prices Have Fallen
So, which California cities are experiencing a drop in home prices?
We’ve mentioned a few of them above. But that’s just the tip of the
iceberg.
The list below is base...
Doug P.
Estimating Rehab Cost Per SQFT
Reading the book Flip they have a rule of thumb chart for quickly estimating the cost per SQFT of rehabbing or remodeling a home.
Here is how they chart it.
Standard finish rehab - $15
Designer finish rehab - $18
S...
Kurtis Foster
House Hacking in Long Beach
Hi Everyone,
Pretty new to to RE investing and brand new to Bigger Pockets. Been reading a lot on here and Reddit and I'm trying to dial in my strategy for my next property. I've been looking into various areas and p...
Andrew Taylor
Need Some Help Setting Up Accounting System
I need some help setting up an accounting system to manage a small flipping operation. I've been in construction for two decades, and I'm used to job costing software, but I'm having a hard time finding something that...