Jana Crum
Are Builders Still Offering Buy-Downs?
I've come across a few builders in the Phoenix area who are still offering 2-1 buy-downs because they are sitting on inventory. I'm wondering if investors/agents are seeing this in other markets as rates come down. Th...
Jake Noreau
Inherited Tenant with no Security deposit
So I am closing on a multi-family at the beginning of June and the place comes with an inherited tenant. Here are the facts:- Elmhurst neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island.... I will be house hacking and it is sor...
Simon Lopez
Cash on Return 4 square method always below 6% or in the Neg.
Using the 4 square method and every time I do a calculation my ROI is never above 6%. Sometimes its in the Negative. My Monthly cash flow is usually below $150. For calculating expenses I'm taking a percentage from...
Mark Hong
Cap rate /COC Determination
Hi All,I have a simple/stupid question. Do you factor in property management fee as part of your formula to calculate Cap rate?When I was searching for properties, the listing agent's calculated Cap rate almost never ...
Priya Y.
Commercial - Multifamily (5 unit +) vs Warehouses vs Self Storage
Hello All - Curious to hear your thoughts on Multifamily (5 unit +) vs Warehouses vs Self Storage for first-time commercial investors. Here are the considerations, assuming the location is the same. - Which of these 3...
Tausen Richmond
The above average worker can't even qualify
In my area the cheapest you can get a home is about 200k. If your lucky you score a 20$/hr job (min is 12$), and get 40k per year, and are still unable to qualify. This is a reality for most people around me, they ren...
Bryan H.
If the numbers work, do you negotiate?
So I'm getting ready to make an offer on a REO. Listed at $65k. It needs about $10k in repairs, ARV is $100k. I am looking at a rehab/mortgage combo at around 5% and 20% down.
Will rent for $1000-$1100
P&I - $3...
Calvin Pringles
Why Lower Cash Flow Could Be Worth It in the High-Appreciating Tampa/St. Pete Market
Hey BiggerPockets community!
I wanted to discuss a topic that's been on my mind lately – the idea of accepting lower cash flow to capitalize on the high appreciation potential in the Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL mark...
Brandon Ely
Scenario involving Set Backs, Taxing Districts and Consolitation
Hi all,I have a scenario that I would like to run by the forum members to determine if there are any next steps I can use:In 2014, I bought a small 50 X 50 lot in Coeur d Alene, ID. The purchase transaction was throug...
Michael Avillion
Buying a rental property, but moving to LA
Never bought a home. Learned about real estate through a friend, and just started reading about it this past week! My wife and I are moving to LA (near south of Glendale) this July for a 2 year medical training progra...