Nilusha Jayasinghe
6 month "reserves" vs capex/maintenance/vacancy
Hi all,
New to real estate investing, looking to invest in a small MFH in Chicago in the next few months. I'm trying to get my numbers together and have a question about reserves.
I've seen the recommendation for X...
Andrey Y.
Spend $15K on renovations to get a $305/mo. rent bump?
Would you spend $15K on renovations to get a $305/mo. increase in rent?Let's assume that the renovations will cost $15K exactly and the rent increase is accurate.I have two condos on Oahu, Hawaii that have been produc...
Steven S.
I made LA/Ventura & SF/Bay Area Underwriting tools you can use
Hey, thanks for the time, this is my first post! I'm a UCSD Real Estate Development 2020 grad with a background in coding that got into flipping SFRs in the LA/Ventura area. When we get them at a low enough price, we ...
Carly Turow
Driving For Dollars Question
I've been driving for dollars, writing down the addresses of distressed properties - the ones that stick out like a sore thumb within a neighborhood of nice/really nice houses.
I get home and look them each up on zil...
Nick Virovec
Data Source Credibility
What's everyone's most credible source for researching market trends? How about rental rates?
Keith B.
First time Househacking- Break down my deal!
Hi everyone,First time homebuyer, first post, and first analysis all at once so please be as critical as you like; it's the only way for me to learn. I have a multifamily property under contract for $600k. The project...
Allen Vestal
Best practice for requestimg an MLS drip
Hi, first time post! This site is awesome, been lurking for a few weeks.I’ve been listening bp podcasts for little over a month now. I’ve also read buy, rehab, rent, refi, repeat.Both myself and colleague at work are ...
Emin T.
Accuracy of Zillow Home Value Forecast
Is there any findings on the accuracy of Zillow Home Value Forecast?For example last year Zillow said Dallas will appreciate and this year I am reading that it has appreciated a lot compared to other cities.I am looki...
Juan Mendoza
How can i better analyze areas
Hello, everyone! I'm trying to learn everything I can about the exciting world of real estate. I've been watching videos to educate myself better, and someone in a video briefly mentioned that neighboorhood's get a ra...
Robert South
CapEx question
When calculating CapEx as a percentage of monthly rent, what would be a good conservative value for:- A fully rehabbed property- A property 20 years old with 'mostly' original equipment Also, do you include this value...