Hello BP members,I'm looking to invest soon but I would like to educated on cash deals vs leverage.. What has better tax advantages and why? . Any advice would be greatly appreciated about this topic.Thank you

I've seen several types of calculations used to determine return on a note. One is the cash on cash method, and the other most frequently used is the IRR.

I am familiar with how to calculate both on typical r...

Hi, I am looking at two possible residences in the Greater Austin Area.  First, solely for rental income (best rental yield) as first priority and capital appreciation as second priority.   (Round Rock, Circle C, Camp...

I put the following tirade together to show my friend how real estate beats the market (equities, stocks). The scenario below is the actual property I purchased last year. Please let me know if I'm off on my assumpt...

Almost 10 years ago I invested into a single family home remodeling project, which was to be sold upon completion. That never happened, thanks to the recession of 2008. With carrying costs, my original $268,000 invest...

Help me with my first purchase. This is where I feel comfortable is purchasing a condo on the beach as an investment and something to enjoy. Let me know what you think I should do. It has been on the market for 6 w...

Just curious if anyone here has any experience with investing in conservation easements as a tax shelter?  I'm considering using one, and I understand the concept and the risks, but am curious if anyone has first-han...

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I'm thrilled to join the Bigger Pockets family. Currently based in Madrid, Spain, I'm looking to invest in real estate in Miami. I'm quite disillusioned with the situation here in Spain, and here are a ...

Good morning BP,
Okay Flippers, what trends are we seeing in your markets right now?I am based in Atlanta, GA and we are back to bidding wars!Average DOM as of last month is 41 days with a median sales price of $415k. 

A scenario I'd like advice on:

Condo rental yields in my targeted area (20 minutes from my home) are typically about 8% right now. That is annual rent/purchase price. A two-three bedroom condo sells for btw $100,000 ...