Do you base the cap rate on what you purchased property for: Or, is cap rate based on current market value of home?Also:  is capital costs included in cap rateMy example:1. I purchased property for 25 k ( 10 yr ago)2 ...

Investors make their decisions based on research and running numbers. I've been contacted by BP members seeking stats to better understand the investing landscape here. Whether you want to invest in Phoenix, Scottsdal...

Recently my girlfriend and I have been remodeling her house, some changes were required (repairs) while others were more cosmetic (general updates). Once finished we will list it as a rental, in a couple months, but w...

Hi,I'm wondering why people choose turnkey over syndicates? From what I can tell, Syndicates tend to have a much larger return and are completely passive, just like a turnkey. Would love some feedback. 

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment.

Purchase price: $1,443,500

Cash invested: $700,000

Sale price: $2,670,000

Dated 1950's house with deferred maintenance

What mad...

I an currently in the process of having to find a new tenant and executing a new lease on a 4 bed 2 bath SFR property that I have in the Copperfield area in Houston. I would like to consider a lease option. For me, a ...

I moved to Chicago with just a backpack an $100 to my name and no credit. I'm working extremely hard to get on my feet, and now I'm ready to advance.
I'm now seeking to buy a multi family unit 5+ unit or commercial p...

Assume "good" real estate market conditions...My (severely naive) conventional wisdom tells me that if I build a 3/2 home on a vacant lot, my "All In" costs for the home would be considerably less than if I were to pu...

I have a seller that wants to sell me a house for $240k. He paid $90k. There is a $200k HELOC on it which they used to build their $600k house which is free and clear...technically. I am trying to convince them t...

Hi BP!I am purchasing 17.5 acres of raw undeveloped land in South Texas with the intent of subdividing and re-platting the land into .7 acre plots and putting a double wide on each lot. My question is would you either...