Jay Hurst
The fed just cut mortgage rates right?
Well, no, the fed cut the fed funds rate which is the rate that big banks lend money to each overnight. Therefore, the Fed decides what the shortest-term loan cost will be. The market decides what every other interes...
Matthew Shay
Relationship between Cap Rate and Price/Unit
Can anyone comment on the relationship between cap rate and price per unit? I would think the higher the cap rate the lower the price/unit. I am looking at the 2019 forecast in the Berkadia Report and it is showing a ...
John Cava
Suggested terms for contract offer SF home PDX
Hi all;We're talking with an owner who seems willing to sell us a small home on contract here in Portland. This is perfect for us, as a conventional loan would be difficult (if not impossible) and it would allow us a ...
Shital Thakkar
Apartment in Dayton and Cincinnati
Hi,I am investor from Dallas. I see asking price in Dayton and Cincinnati market is very low compare to lot of other areas. what is the reason of low value..? Low rent or high crime?
Will G.
How do you treat "deferred maintenance"?
so every apartment deal if have looked at has considerable "deferred maintainance".Is there such a thing as a turn key "c" class property?Or, if it does not need considerable capex, is it then by definition a "B"?I ge...
Laurie Williamson
Plano, Texas and Collin County Rental Market
Hey guys! Anyone here have SFH rentals in Plano, Texas? Or, in McKinney, Frisco, Allen or Little Elm? I would love to hear about your experience. I live in Plano and want to buy a rental property that's nearby, in Pla...
Kenneth Garrett
Lease Option Considerations
Looking at a Lease option to purchase and will rent out to my tenant. Anyone have experience with these types of transactions? Option fee is 10,000 for 125,000 purchase. What is typical length, does payment apply t...
Steve Nicewarner
Real Estate vs Stocks
Not too long ago, I saw on BP a comparison of the return on Real Estate over the past year compared to stocks and other common investment vehicles. Now that I actually want the data, I can't seem to find the original ...
Akhil Kumar
Analyzing 3 deals a day
Hello,I watched Brandon's webinar on Wed. The one takeaway for me is to analyze 3 deals a day and see if the properties on sale will cash flow. Being a poor newbie, I built a spreadhsheet myself with inputs and assump...
Laura DePalma
Kitchen and bath renovations
I am about to close on my first investment property in Portsmouth, NH. I am looking for reasonably priced but quality cabinetry and appliances for a full kitchen and bathroom remodel. The ARV for the 3 BR 1.5 Bath R...