Jordan Archer
The housing market compared to the inflation rate of the dollar
Take a look at the graph "National Housing Price Index and Inflation Rate." The blue trend on the graph represents the National Housing Market Price Index, normalized to 100 at the base year 1975. The red trend repres...
Daniel Tabello
What are current MFR interest rates right now compared to SFR?
I just purchased my first ever MFR property in CA and it was recorded today. So I got a 4.25 interest rate over 30 years, this is for a triplex....i rates are super low but is that a good rate ?
Trevor J Dammon
Can cap rate be compared directly to ROI on other investments?
Hello all,Newbie here. I'm trying to compare returns on real estate to returns in the stock market and I am wondering if it is fair to compare the cap rate of a fully paid off property to the annual ROI of a particula...
Richard Gallagher
First time anxiety or trust my gut?
Hey guys, I'm new to real estate investing and am currently seeking out my first deal. I am currently looking at a home that my agent is insisting is a huge opportunity and when we run the numbers they seem to make se...
Colton T.
SFR rental return question (GRM vs. Other Markets)
This might be a bit too in-depth for a forum post, but maybe someone can assist in answering it. Been buying real estate through-out my career, but not much experience in other investment industries. What are some way...
Benjamin Lemieux
Looking for a St Louis Portfolio Lender
Hey Biggerpockets,
My partner and I are investing in some properties in St Louis. Does anyone have recommendations for a portfolio lender out that way? Just looking to compare rates to conventional loans. This wil...
Cindy Auch
Help compare rent w/ option to purchase vs private mortgage
I need to compare the profitability as well as tax ramifications for two options I’m grappling with. we currently own a home in which the tenant is in a lease w/ an option to purchase -but the contract is coming to an...
Jordan Coughenour
How to compare rents in surrounding area from my purchase?
I am about a year out from purchasing a property. As I am going through theoretical budgeting for what I could rent my house for, what is a good resource to see other comparable rents in the area?Thanks!
AJ Brown
HELOC on Investment Property
Hi BP, Does anyone know of any lenders that do HELOCs on investments properties? I have found one (and only one) but I'm trying to compare rates. Any suggestions?Thanks,AJ
Cindy Oswalt
Self storage in Toronto
We are moving to Edmonton for a while and would really like to use a self storage ( preferably in Toronto ) for storage. We have plans of renting our current house in Toronto. What is a decent rate that you can afford...