Kim Hopkins
Correct Definition of "Return" in Return on Equity (ROE) & Return on Investment (ROI)
Hello! I've put together a portfolio KPI calculator for our properties and am now realizing that I'm unclear on the best definition of "return" to use in calculations for things like Return on Equity (ROE) and Return ...
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Mobile Home Disclosure Fraud
Well, it's my turn to get some advice. In July my husband and I decided to downsize our 2200 sq ft home to a nice mobile home in a nice Manufactured Home Community. We found a home and placed an offer on this home and...
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Best Way To Calculate Landlord Fees and Determine True Cash Flow?
I am in the process of purchasing my first buy and hold investment property. I have used the BiggerPockets analysis tools, which are helpful, but I'm confused on how to calculate true cost of owning a property. I do...
Tony O'Brien
Why Real Estate Income properties outclass Stocks and Bonds.
Investing in real estate has increased in popularity over the past 8 years becoming a popular investment vehicle, the art of buying to rent really became a broad market approach shortly after the 2008 housing crisis. ...
John Spina jr
What does the Assessed Value really mean?
Hey guys,Im not too familiar with auctions but I've been searching for some properties that are listed to go on auction in my area.The listings contain the overall price of the house and then it has an assessed value....
David Sienema
Question about the time value of money (Frank Gallinelli)
Hello all,This is my first post on BP and I am excited to dive in. Thanks in advance to anyone who reads this or replies.I've been reading Frank Gallinelli's book What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Ca...
John Kallas
Tenant Screening
Hi, I need to have a formal application and tenant screening resource. I saw the tenant screening service recommended by BP - SmartMove. I don't think it will work for me. My properties are located in Dayton, OH an...
Jake Ford
Review my Purchase Option Agreement?
Hi BPers,II have drummed up a Purchase Option Agreement, and was wondering if anyone would like to review it. It is obviously okay to edit/ tweak and use as you see fit. If you are interested and have an email availab...
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1st reforming note go for about 40% of the unpaid principal
I have an opportunity to buy a re-performing first note at a 40% discount to principal The note has only 2 payments under a recent loan modification The interest rate is 5% and the principal is about 10% above apprais...
Christopher Mooney
HELOC - Most Important Things To Consider?
Hi all,I'm just starting to research getting a HELOC on my primary residence to use for capital for BRRRR projects. What are some things you wish you knew before using a HELOC for BRRRR? What are the most important th...