Karl Huther
How old is too old for rental investments?
I’m new to rental property investments. I see some in my area that look to be in decent shape but says the property was built in 1886. What would be reasons to shy away from a property like this? I’m up for the challe...
John Underwood
Why an LLC may not protect you from a Lawsuit
I stumbled across this lawsuit while looking for something else.As I have mentioned before in this forum an LLC that is not 100% property ran can easily be pierced and the owner sued personally.Here is an example of w...
Brian Gibbons
Interesting Calculator Site for RE Investments
http://www.proapod.com/LearningCenter.htmFormulasBreak-Even Ratio (BER) The ratio often used by lenders when trying to decide whether or not to underwrite an investment property loan...Capitalization Rate ...
Jason Hsieh
Two Company LLC VS. WY + TX LLC
Background: I'm a CA resident who owns rentals in TX. I've been researching / talking to people about the best way to structure an entity for asset protection. I am seeing 2 structures that seem popular:1. Two company...
Stacy Weng
Philadelphia Property Management Recommendation
Hi BP,I'm looking for recommendations for a Property Management firm that services the City of Philadelphia that has experience with problem properties. I'm from out of state and took over a problem property from a fa...
Jason Hornbuckle
Flipping Instructional Program Seems Too Fast
I recently joined a coaching program ( not associated with BiggerPockets at all ) that claims to be able to take a total beginner with no knowledge in Real Estate to the point of making a successful house flip within ...
Shahadat Reza
Starting out with first BRRR in Pennsylvania
Hi everyone,
My partner and I are just taking the first steps towards our real estate investment journey. We have our stable day jobs but we envision a different lifestyle that we currently have. For about 6 months w...
David Jenkins
Help with understanding Cap Rate in it's simplest form
Hi -- Can someone please explain how I'd be able to figure out a cap rate on a calculator as if I were a 5 year old?I've seen several other investors try to explain this and it still looks like Chinese to me (and I do...
Luis Bermudez
Best books for real estate investment newbies
Newbies start from different places on the track. Some have cash and less than perfect credit. Some have excellent credit and no cash. What three books would you recommend to a newbie regardless of where they are o...
Clint Roberts
Equity Realty vs. Realtypath (in Utah)
I recently finished the exam and obtained my license in Utah as an agent. I have a full-time career elsewhere at the moment - only plan on doing a small number of personal deals on the side. (Likely in high price ma...