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✨Successful real estate investing relies on several factors, but “location, location, location” is top of the list. But “location” is a broad term, and evaluating the right place to invest your dollars means identifyi...
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Oakwood Ave, Eastpointe, MI Price: 79K Rent: Listed at 900-950 20% DW: 15,800Now Im trying to figure the out of pocket cost, conventional financing numbers, and the annual return on investment. Can someone please help...
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Loss factor: I was reading one of the booklets BP has for download. The first article, from CandMRentals, refers to "loss factor." This term was grouped together with "vacancy factor." So its not that. Would someone ...
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I'm trying to run the number on my first STR and I dont want to miss out on any expenses. I have the main expenses like mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, repairs/ maintenance and cap ex. Is there anything else I ...
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When researching a zip in tampa, i've found a very large discrepancy between the price paid per square foot in very similar turnkey 3/1 (or more) houses) with very similar total sq feet sold over the last 6 months. A...
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Looking for how other evaluate purchasing a buy and hold property, beyond the "numbers". Do you merely look at the purchase price, ARV and potential rent (also considering other expenses)? Or do you somehow factor i...
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Real estate investing can be a lucrative way to build wealth and generate passive income. However, one of the most important factors to consider when investing in real estate is location. Choosing the right neighborho...
Can’t afford to buy a rental property due to your area’s high cost of living? At what point should you quit your W2 job and move elsewhere to realize your real estate investing dream? There are several factors at play...
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Acknowledging that a whole host of factors goes into determining the interest rate on a DSCR loan, I was hoping to get a census of what DSCR interest rates you got (or see your clients getting) to get a general idea o...
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Hello Folks
I may need DSCR loan for a new construction with the DSCR being under 1. Whats the ongoing rate with this scenario and fees?