Tony H Truong
How accurate is Zillow
Hi I want to know how accurate zillow rent estimates, their "zestimates" and the comparable comps they give. Also is there any other website that gives you compts and rent? other than zillow and rent-o-meter? Thank you!
Rashaun Davis
Land Trusts, LLCs, and when to create...
Hello,I am currently pursuing my first rental property and I have a few questions. I have read many posts, books and listened to podcasts. Since this will be my first rental property purchase, is it best to have an LL...
Adam Johnson
Local REIA Meeting
I'm attending a local REIA meeting in a few days. I've gone to a few in a different city while away at school but this will be my first one in my home town. The topic of the meeting is analyzing deals so they ask thos...
Kyle Baron
Minnesota Water Damage Restoration Contractor
My Duplex is in danger! Hello Investors, my name is Kyle and I am a Minnesota beginning investor. I purchased my first property in August of last year (08/18/2017) and I have had some water problems with it since. I h...
Roy Stange
Creating a reserve for Cap Ex, Turnover, etc
Would it make sense to take some of the money from a loan when financing a new property a create a reserve for cap ex, turn over, etc? When designing my model I planned to build up a reserve over time from the cash fl...
Taija Walkowiak
Tips on Organizing Book Keeping
Hello,I am newer to bigger pockets, and I was searching the site for books, tips or spreadsheets to help me come up with a process to streamline book keeping. I do use quick books right now but I am not finding that w...
Jarred Durham
My first Of many properties in Colorado Springs
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $307,373
I bought this property as a primary residence, and now live in it with 3 of the 4 bedrooms rented out. I pay n...
Neil Robertson
Seller Financing Intresting Strategy
Wonder if anyone has used this interesting strategy that I was kicking around Lets say you get a seller financing deal for 100,000, 30 year amortization, 8 year balloon @ 3% (balloon payment would be $81,829.19 after ...
Taylor Green
Does 50% rule account for future big ticket items?
Hi, I have been reading about the 50% rule and I use it for my rough analysis. My question is: Is he 50% rule enough to cover major expenses if you plan on holding the property for many years (roofing, AC, etc) or do ...
Paul Gwilliam
I need Comps for my deal
I've found what I think are great deals, but I'm not confident in my comps. Trulia and Zillow are not giving me a consistent number. What tools do you all use? How can I get an accurate number for the ARV?