Matt Skinner
Know Thy Cap Rate: The illusive obvious in apartment investing.
Know Thy Cap Rate: The illusive obvious.For some reason cap rates seem to be the most misunderstood term (ratio actually) in all of real estate. I often get asked by new investors what a cap rate is and what does it...
Xin Peng
More accurate rental estimation
As title suggested, there are estimations from BP calculator as well as other websites (Rentometer, Zillow etc.), but IRL multiple factors could impact rentals (location, appliance, interior/exterior design etc.). How...
Account Closed
Rentals - Where to Buy - What to Avoid - Here's The Secret
I ran across this and thought it was an interesting take. It was put together by WalletHub Jul 25, 2018 | Adam McCann, Financial Writer, and Called - "2018’s Best & Worst Places to Rent in America"Investors can le...
David Hunter
Every Door Direct Mail Postage Credit!!!
Fellow Agents, USPS is offering a $50 & $100 postage credit for first time EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) users! Here's the direct link: USPS Every Door Direct Mail I've been using EDDM for a few years now and I h...
John Morgan
Will RE prices spike in 2024 with rate cuts?
The Fed is pleased with inflation coming down and hints at cutting rates in 2024. Most analysts are saying there will be multiple rate cuts in 2024. What will this do to home prices and demand if we have 6% or lower m...
Jesus Bravo
How and where to find tenants
I’m currently using the basic websites to advertise my rentals (room rentals), those being Roomsters.com, roomies.com, Airbnb.com, Craigslist.comhowever, I am wondering if there are better places to market my rentals ...
Christian Rojmar
Mailing campaign w/out cash offer
Good morning fellow BiggerPockets people! I am thinking about starting a direct mailing campaign (or another marketing campaign) to target specific areas but would prefer not to have the all cash and quick close state...
Jacob Perry
CAP Rates for new markets
Hello! I am curious to know any investor strategies for analyzing CAP rates in certain markets to accurately calculate what should be the leveraged ROI to pitch to other buyers/investors. I am currently a wholesaler i...
Dave Zarcone
Question about Appraisals and ARV
What big ticket items are inspected by an appraiser and hold the most weight in determining the ARV? If I am using the BRRRR strategy and need the home to appraise as high as possible what items do I absolutely need t...
Trey Burns
Plaster Ceiling Repair or Replacement?
Restoring a 1950s ranch home. Plaster ceilings have multiple cracks throughout home, some the length of rooms. Have had multiple contractors and friends suggest putting drywall over all of it. Seems like a temporary f...