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Hello BP!I have a general question about building single family. Theoretically, as long as one is buying in an appreciating area, would the after-build value of a new build single family generally be higher than cost ...
Here’s the hypothetical situation:I sell an investment property for $1.5mm. Then 1031 to buy another investment property at $1.0mm. Difference of $500K.1. Can I use the $500K difference as a down on a second larger p...
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Apartment demand and development is surging is some markets, including Texas.
What would be your criteria for developing multi-family? Would the numbers support buy and hold? Or for resale, what profit woul...
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I am trying to determine if there is an industry standard profit margin for real estate investors. Is there a standard percentage of profit that you look for when evaluating a deal?
i.e. When evaluating a deal, al...
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When the end buyer buys the property, they have to pay holding costs is my understanding, is that correct? If so and for how long?
And what if the end buyer wants to buy and hold the property and not fix and flip, ar...
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I know: turnover is the biggest expense. But let's be more specific. Is it:1. Time sitting vacant during turnovers?2. Losses due to excessive wear-and-tear?3. Maintenance or capex?4. Expensive property management?5. M...
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I'm purchasing a property in Cleveland Ohio, and my plan is as follows:
The landlord needs to get out of his loan for
his current non-income producing rental property.
Current Value: 64K
FHA Loan Payoff: 49K
Cosm...
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As a buyer, what costs would be incurred if I were to buy a piece of property with 100% cash? (I could finance, but I want to avoid closing costs, interest, etc..)
If I do purchase with cash, what costs will ...
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Debating whether to use my flip profits into reinvesting in more flips and continuing that cycle until the market cools down and then switching my strategy to buying and holding (when it becomes more of a buyers marke...
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Any best practices around buying down points?
I’m considering a cash out refi. 70% LTV on a property that will likely appraise around $450K. I can buy down the interest rate. It would cost me $13,835 to get down t...