Hello,I have recently decided that I want to purchase a 2 to 4 unit multi-family property either in and around the Madison, WI MSA or within a 30 minute drive from the City.This acquisition would be my first direct re...
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Any advice on targeted Cap Rate and Cash on Cash Return for Duplexes and Triplexes? I have a deal I'm reviewing now that has an 11% Cap Rate and a 15% Cash on Cash (calculated as cash generated after debt service div...
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I have several properties throughout a handful of states, all professionally managed. I usually glance as the vacancies but don't actually create KPIs for this metric. Of course all 5 managers use different software ...
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Morning All!In the first week of being listed all of our reservations have come from AirBnb. This morning I looked up my billing for beyond pricing and it actually showed two instances where people tried to book my co...
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There are 3 key metrics we’ll dive into in this episode and I’ll review what they are and how they can be highlighted to downplay weak returns.
1: Cash On Cash
I wanted to start with cash on cash because it’s likey...
Hi guys, looking towards a first rental property and was hoping a few could review the hard metrics to see if this would be a good return.
Price=$400,000
Down=$40,000
Annual rental income=$27,000
Annual expenses...
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Hi BP members,
First post here, been doing a lot of research and ready to find property and pull trigger. Thing I’m struggling with is they say start in your backyard and you’ll have an advantage. I live in Brooklyn ...
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What are your best criteria for selecting locations to invest in? Do you have a minimum median income level in the county or a certain poverty rate? Please advise.
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Hey y'all, Wondering what is the best marketing strategy for obtaining off market leads? Working to figure out which route has the best conversion rates when targeting specific neighborhoods. Direct mail, SMS, door kn...
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I love Excel - I know I'm weird, but it's something that I've used pretty much everyday for the last 20+ years, both at work and home. If you're willing to help a newbie investor, I'd be happy to create excel sheet(s)...