I have a property that's been vacant for almost three months, which happened previously about a year ago.  Given the rental comps in the area (Northern Virginia near Dulles), it seems the property should be earning mo...

Hey all, I am a neophyte and new to BP. In some research recently, I have noticed a measurement of bps as it pertains to Vacancy. What is this? Thanks

👀Multifamily real estate was relatively resilient during the 2020 recession, with a smaller drop in investment volumes than most other mainstream asset types. The sector’s investment appeal was characterized by its so...

Hey everyone,

I was wondering what tools I can use to determine vacancy rates in my area? (NJ/PA)

Also how would I determine if a certain area is not a good place to purchase a rental?

Are there any helpful tools I...

Hi, new to BP and real estate investing. I have around 50K to invest in. I live in Orange County, CA  and plan on investing here. Ive looked into Mulitplex, SFH, and Condos. Im looking for fixer uppers in the area to ...

What seems more appetizing to you? - SMF, 200-300k, in C- to C+ area , immediate cash flow (5-8% ROI), 3% appreciation/year, and 5% Vacancy- SFH/SMF, 400k+, in B+ to A- area, break even (for the first year), 6% apprec...

Hi Bigger Pockets! I am closing on a property next week with a hard money loan. The rehab is $45k and expected to take about two months. I have been quoted a vacancy policy and a builders risk policy but no one has be...

When calculating 7% for Cap X and 5% for vacancies do I get that number off of the total rental income  per month or per year or before or after expenses?

When weighing the option of Short term, vacation rental vs. long term rental, where do you find vacancy rates for short term properties? 

I am trying to acquire my first rental property this year and I was hoping someone can help me out when it comes to expenses that I have to factor in with a rental property. After reading the boards and a couple books...