Dan Bowe
How to underwrite core deals in this environment
Seeing the market in reading the big brokerages reports on the main metros I invest in, everyone estimate rent growth at 0% for at least a year or two. Expenses naturally rise with inflation - insurance, property tax,...
Joseph Liechty
Using HELOC to pay off mortgage
Hello,Does anyone have experience using a HELOC to pay down a mortgage? I recently heard about this strategy and I'm intrigued. I don't understand how this is more beneficial than just paying more towards the princi...
Julien Jeannot
Best type of Property to House Hack for first time home buyers - Duplexes?
Curious on your opinions.
I've started my journey in the expensive Seattle market and found house hacking a duplex gave me a tremendous boost as my first property.
The top 10 advantages that played out quite well:
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Account Closed
Phoenix Metro Homes Among Nation’s Most Overvalued, Study Finds
The Phoenix housing market has become overpriced.
That’s according to a recent study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
The research found that homes in various met...
DongHui Patel
Cap Rates Nationwide? Where is everyone investing?
No good deals here in CA! Where are all the old 8-12% CAP's for B properties?
Tatiana Raid
House Hacking Success But What's Next?
House Hack Breakdown (First Deal)Type: SFH 2200 sqftBed/Bath: 4/2Purchase Price: 337k with VA LoanOut of Pocket Costs: 24k (downpayment, closing costs and minor cosmetic updates before renting out rooms)PITI: $1750PMI...
Samuel Brant
AirBNB Arbitrage Iowa
Hello BP community,
Lately, I have been throwing the idea around of doing an Airbnb arbitrage in my local market of Ames, IA. I have a few long-term single-family houses, but I have never jumped into the short-term r...
Dan Desler
Cash Flow After Tax - should analysis consider income tax ?
Hi Everybody My question is when analyzing a property should I consider income tax in my analysis or should I assume that the deductions will reduce my taxable income to where its pretty much evens out and not worry a...
Samantha M.
Granite Kitchen Tops Cost?
What would be a good ballpark estimate to put in granite countertops in the kitchen? I was thinking somewhere in the neighborhood of $250 per linear ft.
For regular counter tops, at least here in Dallas TX, .75 cen...
Hendra Wijaya
Aren't Utilities Paid by The Tentants?
Hi Biggerpocketters,
I am currently reading Brandon Turner's book 📚 and I have noticed that he kept saying when it comes to expenses that need to be paid each month, he would include utilities.
Aren't utilities paid...