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Hi guys, I read reports on real estate investing and there is something I do not understand. Please enlighten me. I saw something inside the report like CAP RATE 15.2% ....
What is
- The meaning of CAP RATE in laym...
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Hello all - I have invested in Memphis, TN and Jacksonville, FL markets. But, looking to diversify into other markets in the country. Please help suggest markets (as well as will appreciate any investor friendly realt...
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Hi All,
I am currently writing an LOI on a 16 unit apt building but need some ideas on creatively structuring the deal. I want to give the seller about 3 offer options and he can pick the one that fits his n...
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Guys, i have been actively hunting down for a SFR property and came up with following analysis after doing BB Rental Property Calculator on a brand new SFR:COC ROI = 2.78% when i have estimated:1% Capex, 1% repair, 1%...
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From your experience, is there any advantage of buying a property with long term tenants living in there?
I only see disadvantage such as, most of the time their rent is not high enough and you won't have enough cash...
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A SFH in North Vegas, listed for $159,900, with long term tenant occupied for $1000 rent.
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All:So ten years in and now I'm officially a landlord as I just got served with my first lawsuit. It's in magistrate's court and the tenant is asking for her last 6 months in back rent (~5k) as she says she has not be...
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I'm look for answers to my question both on a specific situation (which I'll describe) and as a general overview.This is my first rental. Tenants moved in a month ago. Summer is in full swing now and in my location it...
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Let me take a deep breath before telling my story...I bought a bank-owned two-family on auction for 460K, 100K-120K below the market price. Before the auction, I knew the property was occupied but I didn't know the id...
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Hi, I just bought my first rental property 2 weeks ago (I'm in Maryland), and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with my inherited tenants- any advice would be greatly appreciated!The property is a 3-unit building. 2 of...