Mel Sims
Analyzing a Deal with 1% Rule
Hello Investors-When you are analyzing a deal, do you use the 1% rule? If so, do you add the other costs into that rent amount?For example, if I purchase house for $150k, the 1% rule would be to have the rent at $1,50...
D'Antoine Hills
Young investor
I'm a young guy who is looking to invest in real estate. I am eager to learn as much as possible to help myself. Goals will be reached, I just want to make smart decisions when it comes to real estate.
Manfred Schaefer
Wholesaler - Investor in Wisconsin
I started in real estate investing in 1990 and bought and held 2 houses, I bought using my VA benefits. I lost those houses because my girlfriend at the time was not supportive of my goals. I moved 90 miles away from...
Sean Weichel
How do I get accurate numbers for calculators
I’m new here, I have been working the calculators on different properties off the MLS. I am having a hard time with getting accurate numbers to put in the calculators. Such as ARV, and the repairs, vacancies and cap e...
Justin Przybylski
Ratios
What would be a beginner's guide to the criteria and ratios that I would need to analyze an investment property? My goal would be to have the property produce positive cash flow even if its $1 a month. I just wan...
Michael Iuculano
What cap rate and cash on cash return mean.
Cap RateCapitalization rate is a valuation measure that can be used to compares different real estate investments. Capitalization rate is also referred to as cap rate. Ideally, cap rates are calculated as a ratio betw...
Frank Coppola
Any unique places to do research?
Hi All,
I am a new member to this website. I am doing some research on the market in my area which is the NY/NJ tri-state area to determine smaller demographics that are best places to invest in at the moment...
Shirley Elgar
Starting Out
About a month ago, I decided that I had to do something different. I have worked extremely hard for every employer I have ever worked for. The last 12 years I have dedicated myself to my most recent job and have b...
Elizabeth Joiner
Multifamily residential rental properties in Chicago - Expenses and Cash flow
I have a few questions about investing in Multi-families in Chicago. What are the monthly expenses when owning a multi family in Chicago. I know you have to pay mortgage, taxes, home insurance, and utilites. Im lookin...
Brandon Y.
Increase rents to market price.
Located in Boston area, I have two units that are currently under priced and I would like to bring the rent to the market price. The tenants have live for more than 2 years.What is the best approach to the tenants for...