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I used Josh's new file vault this evening to upload a beginner model for evaluating small apartment complexes. I would appreciate feedback if people want to take a look:
Pro Forma Template - Small Apartments
Hopefu...
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I'm wondering if we're really making money. Not a rhetorical question, but would like genuine feedback. Here's the scenario. I want to live off of cash flow so I buy a lot of SFR. I then currently make about 550 cash ...
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I've read a lot of posts about this, and am still a bit confused. If I am purchasing property that the asking price is $99500 and the appraisal is at least $155K which makes under 65% LTV, if I am getting a hard money...
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Hey does anyone have solar in their rental properties?If so what is the best way to go-- finance or buy it outright? I'm in southern california.
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Good evening folks,I've been wondering around this lately and decided to come to where the expert live.I have a rental property that used to be my primary home until a year ago(Miami, FL). We bought it in 2010 and pr...
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Hi BP Community,
I was wondering whether it's customary (in your respective communities) for a first-time home buyer to work with a buyer's agent and agree to exclusivity for 3 months and to pay the agent 2%. In this...
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Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...
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Hello BP Forum... My partner and I have a potential deal and it's not straightforward... we've never done a lease option, but we're not about to let a little complexity discourage us from this deal.
What will discour...
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Hi everyone!I’m a new real estate investor. I’ve started to learn more, browse the forums, listen to podcasts, and attend meetups. I keep seeing people seek out and utilize real estate agents, but I’m not sure why.Sim...