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I'm having a hard time understanding the Pro Forma Cap Rate in the Rental Property Calculator. I have a property that I'm looking at and the pro forma cap rate comes out to about 8.26% with my after repair value at $...
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Good evening! I'm sure this is one of the most asked questions on this forum..."how to finance your first deal?". I have looked into multiple options and keep running into road blocks for my particular situation, so I...
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I might be having trouble trying to convey an idea about real estate investing. Maybe you all can help me clarify it? So here goes:I understand that as real estate investors, we know that it's about buying in the righ...
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Key Points
-Duplex- FHA=3.5% down. Conventional= 15% down minimum
-3-4 Units- Must be FHA and pass the self-sufficiency test
-VA Loan- Zero down for 1-4 units!
Action
-Connect with an investor friendly lend...
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Im considering selling a rental property and doing a 1031 into two separate properties. Both properties total costs will add up to the cost of the property I'm selling. The properties I'm looking at combined, require ...
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Hi all,I have purchased a few rentals with my income but now want to move to purchasing based on the rent the property would give. Do you have any recommendations for lenders in Alabama?
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Hey everyone, I’m having difficulties understanding the lending side. I’m trying to house hack and would love to purchase 1 a year to grow. I found a property and closed on it. I plan to fixed it up while staying th...
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I recently heard that they have a 5 or 10 years retirement plan but I also heard from members that the cashflow is small. A member in biggerpockets said that he make $10.96 the first year in cashflow and around $2k...
Hey everyone,
I'm an active duty, military physician and have an upcoming move in JUL2022. I'm tired of paying rent and hope to house-hack and continue to invest in rentals in the future. I'm married, have 3 kids, an...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Knoxville.
Purchase price: $155,000
Cash invested: $36,000
Our first foray into multi family investing. This was a turnkey...