Steve Katuska
Deal Analysis in low interest rate environment
Hey folks, not sure if this is the right forum or if this is more of a "Business Plan" question, but figured I would start here.I've been working through some longer term analysis to understand what it would look like...
George Mastrosavas
Are you ready for INFLATION?!
On the subject of #exonomic crashes:- Median family household #income (US census) -1999: $42,0002020: $67,521(61% increase)- Median #home Price in the US -1999: $152,0002021: $411,000(170% increase)- Average #student ...
John Meza
How to successfully make an acceptable offer on a REO?
I'm working with buyers who want to purchase REO's at 65% -70% discount. I'm also working with REO agents who list their properties close to retail. I submit my offers. The asset managers reject them. They don't count...
Aaron Washington
STR features and their effects of bookings.
My wife and I are new to the STR world. We are currently looking for a vacation home that will double as our first STR in the Orlando/Davenport area. While running some of our options thru Awning.com, we noticed that ...
Bharath Janakarajan
Water bill increase from washer & dryer
I have been cautioned to avoid washer/dryer in building due to water bill increase. I live in NJ and think it would be a good amenity to attract tenants. This is a 2 family (3 bed,1bath units) and there is washer/d...
Tyrell Proby
The decline in the value of the US dollar as the world's number one currency
The decline in the value of the US dollar as the world's number one currency could have various effects on the real estate market. Here are a few possible scenarios:
Increased demand from foreign buyers: As the US do...
Theodore Tasoulas
Listing yourself or using an agent
Hello BP,We recently tried to list our apartments ourselves instead of using an agent, but we could not get enough applicants so we went back to the agent. We spent over a month listed on multiple national sites like ...
David Ivy
April 2017 Market Report
The April 2017 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS®:
Brandy Guthrie, 2017 President of the Austin Board of REALTORS® commented, “After a slow beginning to the year, increases...
Michael H. Cook
"Shenandoah" STR: What to know
In this blog I explain the confusion with the location of "Shenandoah", regulations, numbers, and an overall introduction to the "Shenandoah" STR market:
Short Term Rentals in the Shenandoah Valley What You Need to...
Colton Kusilek
Desirable Cap Rate for 4-Plex in Phoenix?
I currently have a 4-Plex under contract that currently sits 5% cap rate fully occupied. If rents were moved up to average market rate, it would be be increased to a cap rate of 8.2%. Is this an an attractive rate for...