Jack Glazer
Question on renting and occupying property
First time buyer/investor here - Looking at getting an FHA loan for SoCal because of the high cost of entry here. Planning to rent this property that has an existing renter already and won't be difficult to fill shoul...
Account Closed
Should an investment real estate analysis contain the tax deduction??
Hi. I have modified the BP investing spreadsheet to calculate Cap Rate. I was going to add a line for the deprection deduction and cash benefit assuming 28% tax rate. I started thinking that at the end of the inves...
Mohamed F.
What are your cash flow percentages? (residential)
I have been investing for 3 years and so far my cash flow percentage (out of total rental income) is around 1.5%. (cash flow from operations / total rental income) * 100% How much cash flow are you getting?
Jeff B.
P/E ratios vs Cap Rates as metrics
Stocks are measured using a Price / Earnings ratio (ref: http://www.investopedia.com/university/peratio/peratio1.asp) Although a simple indicator to calculate, the P/E is actually quite difficult to interpret....
Victoria S.
Appraisal came out 20k lower
We are under contract for a 4plex. The cash on cash comes out at 13%, taking into account vacancies, maintenance, HOA ect (I used very conservative numbers). The appraisal came back at 20k lower than the purchase pric...
Vik Ari
newbie needs advice
hi all,
as a newbie, i think these forums are great as I have been reading a lot of
good advice in various posts. I am in the process of acquiring by first property. Need advice on whether this is a good investment,...
Melissa Harris
Would YOU consider this a good deal on a Buy and Hold property??
Need help investors that buy and hold properties. Would you consider this a good deal?List Price- $750,0002 Units- Each 3 bedroom 1 bathroom with 5 parking spacesPotential Rental Income: $90,000Less Vacancy Rate: 0%Ef...
Michael Hernik
*MULTI-FAMILY* Investors - Come Mastermind!
Hello everyone,I am new to BP and am excited to meet and network with you!Purpose?: The idea of this discussion board is to gather as many like-minded investors as possible regarding the Multi-family Market in Canada....
Vincent Franzese
Keeping Good Finances
Hi All,
I'm new to BP, but very excited to have this as a resource moving forward!
I am looking for the best option for financial accounting for my rental properties, but not willing to pay for a service like quickb...
Andrew Vargas
Questions about the market
Recently I have been looking at rental property in the Spokane area and I am shocked to see some of the prices. The homes I am looking at are extremely cheap compared to those in my area. For example, I am looking at ...