Jack B.
Rising interest rates lower commercial property values?
I've read that Commercial Real Estate (CRE) is valued by it's NOI/Cap rate. As rents rise over time, it increases the property value, etc. However, it appears that as interest rates rise, it causes a hike in cap rates...
Kevin Hawley
Refinancing with Fed most likely lowering rates?
Hi,My mortgage broker said that the upcoming Fed interest rate cut(s) will not have an affect on 30 year fixed or HELOCs. I am currently thinking about refi'ing two 30 year fixed and one HELOC. Should I wait?
Wang Windy
lower down payment vs. lower price & rate, what should I go for?
Hi BP friends, I have a situation here and I would like to get your opinion on this: I am negotiating on a property with a seller in the Central Valley. After a few rounds of negotiation, the seller gave me 3 choices...
Steven Pierpaoli
Accepting Lower Rent
I've owned a quadplex for almost 2 years, land-lorded by a property manager since Day 1. I've had one of the units vacant the entire length of my ownership - the initial vacancy was filled, then a troublesome tenant m...
Tyler Huntington
Higher property tax rate vs lower cash flow
First post in the forums so take it easy on me.My question is.... Say a property returns 10% cash on cash, which to some, may be low.Said property's tax rate is 2.5% purchased at $200k or $5,000 for property tax. Say ...
Richard Warren
Fed sharply lowers forecasts, hints of rate cut
The Fed may cut again, but it has certainly lost the impact that is needed. Maybe if they paid people to take the money.
Check it out:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Fed-sharply-lowers-forecasts-apf-13621937.html
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Roy Mitle
Getting lower rates on non-owner occupied properties
I want to take advantage of the lower mortgage rates to re-fi my rental. However, while the rates on owner occupied have come down a lot, I am not seeing the same for rentals.The spread is almost 1% !At what point can...
Ming Zhao
Indianapolis - can lower CAP rate actually be better?
Hi,I'm new to BiggerPocket and glad to find this community. Me and my husband purchased several rentals in San Diego but new to out-of-state investing. We are currently looking for out-of-state properties to get bet...
Jonathan Pluviose
How do I get lower rates from lenders?
As a new investor, how would one go about proving to a lender that high interest isn’t necessary?
Credit: very bad
Capital: $0 * creative financing(seller financing) & loan fees wrapped in loan *
I have a busine...
Edward Dandrea
30yr fixed refi lower rates against a portfolio
I found a portfolio to purchase that I believe will be quite lucrative we’re talking 22% cap rate! The owner will finance me 1.8million of the purchase price but 15year 10% for 5 then 12% then 14% for the last 5.I’m a...