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This will be my first rental property purchase. Looking to increase rents, and renovate/fill 1 space that's been vacant for 1 year. Factoring 5% for each of cap ex/maintenance/vacancy. We have an in house team in pla...
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What do you offer your tenants if their heat goes out? I’m replacIng a furnace in one of my units, and my tenants, who just moved in last month, have asked me to place them in a hotel until the work is done. While I...
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What is a Cost Segregation Study & How Does it Work?
Cost Segregation is a commonly used strategic tax planning tool that allows companies and individuals who have constructed, purchased, expanded or remodeled an...
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Hello,
if there are current short-term rental hosts (Airbnb/Vrbo/Homeaway etc) - is there any restrictions coming in nearest future?
Accordingly this article
https://www.wral.com/raleigh-to-limit-number-of-guests-r...
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What are some tips/suggestions you'd offer for Long Distance Self Management? I am semi retired at age 44, I sold my franchise business 1 year ago and have a very good idea of what it takes to operate a business succ...
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Hi, I’ve been analyzing dozens of properties in two particular markets I’m interested in. I’m ready to get off the sidelines but I keep running into some obstacles. First the local housing market is booming and due to...
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To my BP family,When I am running my pro forma on a potential investment property, I always get stuck on whether or not my expense numbers are correct. I can accurately estimate utility costs as most util companies ha...
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Increasing cash flow from your properties is essential for maximizing the returns on your real estate investment. Here are some ways to increase cash flow from your properties:
1.Raise rent: Regularly reviewing and i...
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Wanted to get some input on analyzing a four unit. I'm taking a look at a four unit tomorrow. There's two 4 units I'm interested on making an offer on, only would be buying one if them.
What sort of expenses to you f...
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I've done some BRRR deals to add value to my properties with good success for properties in Southern Alberta.
I'm curious if there's any appraisers/flippers here can comment on:
1. Other than using comps, how are pr...