Hi all,Been looking at typical syndication structures and have seen a common one is to offer an 8% preferred return and then 70/30 the cash flow above that between GP/LP's.My question is, what is the 8% preferred retu...

As a general Discussion, What do you consider to be a realistic expectation for Cap Rate in the area? Or if you use a different ROI calculation what is it and what rate do you expect to get?  I see a lot of  6-7% out ...

I ran some pretty solid numbers on a 5 unit that I am preapproved for.My question is should I be focused more on the cap rate for a 5 unit since it is technically commercial, or stay focused on the cash flow per door ...

Hello all.  I've been contemplating, calculating and questioning the purchase of rental properties for years. Over those years I've watched a number of friends and family members enjoy varied levels of success, from b...

Many investors speak about their relative markets. Growing. Revitalization. Job growth.

Can anyone recommend a good information source to research the various markets?

Thanks in advance.

Tim

I searched the forum for this topic, but only found posts over a year old.I am researching property management software. I looked into Buildium per recommendation from this site and because it offers residential and c...

I'm working on a new business venture for 2019 and a doing some market research.What % return would get you excited to invest in a pool of hard money loans on single family homes?What other metrics are most important ...

Hello BP - first time poster here!I'm curious as to what my fellow LI buy and hold investors search for in a prospective investment. Recently, it has been hard to find enticing prospects and I'm beginning to think tha...

Hey bigger pockets! new investor here from Tucson, Az. I have had some small involvement with the community, but as Josh, Brandon and David always say participation on the site leads to deals and friends so... like i ...

Is it a good idea to send 50-100 lowball offers at prices that cash flow? I don't mean real offers, I mean informal emails proposing a different price. Proof of Funds always attached of course.