Michael Greer
Seller proposed their financing terms. Am I wrong?
6 plex for sale. Asked a property owner if they would consider seller financing. They sent the following terms:7.5% interest rate, 7 years, 25% up front.I'm looking to lock in a cheap rate on an income producing prope...
Anna Thanopoulou
Material participation - proof to collect
Hi everyone,I have a few questions around material participation for an STR:1) Activities that count: does anyone have a list of things we know for sure count (eg based on court cases?) Do home improvement activities ...
Erwin U.
Landlord Responsibilities on Repair
Hello, Frequent visitor to this forum to learn about landlord for the last few years and have a few rental properties in DFW area. However, this time I need some feedback from other landlord. I understand that landlor...
Jonathan Greene
Don't Become a Property Hoarder or a Door Counter
I have been seeing this a lot lately: people who hold on to underperforming properties because they add to their door count or to their self-worth as real estate investors. If you don't like buying hoarders' houses, d...
Sandy Uhlmann
Is there any way to add rehab costs into a property I plan to buy for 1031 exchange?
When doing a 1031 Exchange, is there any way that I can purchase a property that needs fixing up and have the actual property acquisition price plus the rehab price considered when doing the Exchange? I have a house t...
Nathan Turner
Best return to date in note investing
Hi Guys,My best deal so far in note investing has yielded a 275% return! This was a re-performing note that I then sold to a performing note investor. Love this business!
Michael Episcope
Portfolio Managers Forecasted Returns Explained
(Updated version for all BiggerPockets members to enjoy.)If one portfolio manager forecasts a return of 20% on a real estate investment and another one forecasts a return of 15%, which one is the better choice?Answer:...
Kristen Nguyen
Advice on setting up partnership splits (performance based)
My business partner and I are trying to decide how to split up the partnership in terms of percentage. He'll be financing most of the deal while I'll be sourcing and managing the project. How should we go about determ...
Marissa Duran
How long after completing a chapter 13 can you buy a house?
How long after successfully completing a chapter 13 will your credit go up? How long will you have to wait before getting approved for a mortgage?
Lee G.
Metrics for Success
What are your metrics to define how well you are managing your properties?
How are you gauging how well you are doing?
Are you looking at improved cash flows?
Decreased expenses?
If so, what are those performa...