I know, I know it will vary based on costs, utilities, taxes and deferred maintenance etc. but is there a rough estimate that you use for back of napkin calculations for NOI as a percentage of the gross rents?

I'm formulating a spreadsheet to assist me in quickly analyzing potential rental properties.  I would like to calculate the property value based on NOI using the following formula: Property Value = Net Operating Incom...

I closed on my first pure rental property, a two-family home, back in June and unexpectedly had both tenants move out by the end of July. So with some remodeling to do and needing new tenants I decided to hire a prope...

Hello anyone out there have experience in Mobile home parks? I'm looking to invest in one that has 15 spaces 2 are rented. It is on 2acres has a barn and a small house on it for 150,000 and is willing to owner finance...

Realized last night that anything is possible. My market is only too expensive if I allow it to be. Starting the hunt for lenders willing to work with 10% down. Any hot leads? I am in Sonoma County. Looking for anythi...

I'm considering rolling all or part of an IRA into fully-passive real estate investment funds.
I'm personally interested in single family and small multi family. I'd prefer to invest outside those options. So commerc...

I am currently under contract for my first flip and I was recently told that I need to get complete architectural drawings for various alterations to the house. If only three rooms and the back porch are being updated...

Hi BP,I have a tax question about positive cash flow money on multi family houses. If I'm making a positive cash from a multi family house and if I continue to keep that money in a business account and don't clam it a...

The Austin City Council and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority have put the city on track toward a nearly $10 billion transportation overhaul, including three new light-rail lines.
A major component of...

Hey there, I am a cubicle junkie for probably the last 18 years, been plugged into the matrix for far too long working for the men (Corporation, Uncle Sam and Big Banks).  Looking to unplug and become my own person an...