Jason T.
Acceptable Vacancy rate
When looking to buy a property for rental in different areas, what is the acceptable vacancy rate to look for? I know some area has low vacancy rate and some has high so would it be a good idea to always go for the lo...
Ben Carmona
NOW IT'S OFFICIAL...FANNIE 6 MONTHS SEASONING AND MAX 4 FINANCED PROPERTIES
Friday September 5th 2008 Fannie issued an announcement pertaining to what most of us expected was coming. This has been a topic misunderstood by many investors and even mortgage brokers. Over the last several months ...
Eliannah Linehan
Buying land / building a tiny home / short term rental?
I am new to Bigger Pockets and trying to figure out my entry point into real estate investing.One idea that is really appealing to me is: Buying land around North Conway, NH / Fryeburg, ME ~65K + building a tiny-...
Montell Johnson
Help with estimating Closing Costs
I want to purchase an investment property on Long Island but I'm not sure of how much the closing costs are. Can someone tell me how to calculate them?
Hannah Vohs
Location, Location, Location: Why It Matters in Real Estate Investment
Real estate investment is a popular way to build wealth and secure a stable financial future. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, location is one of the most important factors to consider when inv...
Nick M.
Buildings: CapEx in Debt Service Coverage Ratio
Hi guys,Lenders have strict DSCR requirements. For instance coming in at a rate of 1.3 per year. I bring this up because during the initial years of building ownership, to improve long term cashflow a building owner ...
Abraham Anderson
Removing CapEx from expenses
I'm looking at a 60 unit property; between the pro-forma and the tax return I received for 2016, there's a 52K discrepancy. I contacted the listing agent who informed me that, on the pro-forma, they removed the 2016 C...
Anand S.
Sticker Shock! Build Cost for High-end Home
Hi Folks,We are in the process of finalizing our plans for a Spec home in Fort Lauderdale. Specifics are:- 4200 SQFT - 3 stories with a rooftop deck- Elevator- 5 Bedrooms- 5 Full baths, 2 Half baths- Requires 30 FT Pi...
Craig S.
Factoring in downpayment on 50% Rule, first deal!
Hello,
I am getting all the numbers gathered for my first deal, rough total purchase price to be about $110,000 on a duplex. I will need to make some repairs to the foundation and replace the carpet in the entire hou...
Ben C.
House Flipping ROI Question
Hello,I will be financing my purchase and renovation costs (with a down payment of course) and was wondering in calculating my ROI….Do you calculate the ROI as the total CASH out of your pocket (Down payment, closings...