Konstantin Klitenik
Is my return on discount points calculation correct?
I'm taking out a $740k mortgage at the end of Feb. I have the option of 4.25% with no points or 4.125% with 0.5 points ($3700).Using bank-rate mortgage calculator, I looked at principal and interest about 5 years out...
Kase Knochenhauer
11% Discount at Home Depot in the Midwest
Several years ago I discovered something amazing that I want to share with you! :)Home Depot has an 11% Rebate discount to match any Menards discounts issued at that time; but is limited to parts of AR, IA, IL, IN, KS...
Amber C.
What discount rate to use to calculate NPV?
I am using a pretax discount rate 12% to evaluate my deal now. What rate do people use?
Tim Joyce
Discount points on refi for (future) rental property?
If my intent is to convert our current home to rental when we upgrade and hold indefinitely (i.e., long past the break even date), is there any reason I wouldn’t want to consider purchasing discount points from the re...
Michael Baradell
Deep discount vs Buying on terms: Analyze deal
Hey BP!!The question that I have is, how should I analyze a deal that is slightly below market value, but I can get the property via seller financing with very little down? Here is a quick look at the numbers:$1,100 f...
Ed Brownstein
Cookie-Cutter Solo 401k plan from discount broker?
It appears that some of the brokers have cookie-cutter Solo 401k plan agreements for their customers. Reading through the agreements the plans allow for Real Estate & loans. I know mysolo401k.com allows their pl...
David Garcia
Tax Treatment of Gain from Discounted Note Purchase
I own a First Mortgage Real Estate Note with a face value of $90K. I paid $72K for the note, which has a balloon payment in 2 years. Does anyone know the tax implications, if any, when I realize the $18K gain from t...
Aater Suleman
Property has restrictions, how much discount to ask?
I am interested in a given area (Georgetown, Tx) due to the development happening there. I was looking for some unrestricted land that I can use for some local commercial like a container-based storage or truck parkin...
Bill Rapp
Discount Rates vs. Cap Rates in CRE Analysis!
Discount rates and capitalization rates (cap rates) are two fundamental concepts in commercial real estate (CRE) analysis. They both play a crucial role in determining a property's value, but understanding the nuances...
Rebekah Meyer
After giving tenant a discount, received nasty text
Hello, I’m a new landlord, experienced flipper. On our first rental everything was remodeled. We basically rebuilt the entire house. But first of May the tenant reaches out to me and tells me the AC failed to come on....