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Hello,My name is Dustin Beck. I am new to real estate investing and heard about Bigger Pockets through a friend. I recently graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and currently sail as a 3rd Assistant Enginee...
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Long time listener and reader, first-time poster.I have been scouring my area (Central New Jersey) for two years to find a value-add deal and have had very little luck. I am a strong believer in the BRRRR strategy but...
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Hi Everyone, Just want to make a quick new member introduction. I've been sitting on the sidelines, reading, learning, getting inspired and now I'm ready to dive right in. Great timing right?? Better late than neve...
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What's a reasonable cash-on-cash Short Term Rental return with 7.5% rates nowadays? Feels like 12-15% is solid, while we expect to refinance in the years ahead at a point or two lower. Any strong opinions?
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Hi Everyone!
This is a great site!!! I have been coaching some new investors over the last year and decided to start writing down the basics for they and others that I can share with in the future.
I have addressed s...
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I was recently told that I don't qualify for a conventional loan because of my debt to income ratio due to college loans. I don't have an astronomical amount of debt and no other debt besides my wife's car payment and...
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We are going to be building 2 new condos in San Clemente, CA, and each unit can only be 16' wide. Michael has already designed a 3/3 with under building parking and 2 levels of living space. If we could find 9" more, ...
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Rookie question here, Ok I know cashflow is pretty tough to come buy now a days, but I have been putting some deals through the rental property analyzer (single families) Here is what I am putting in for parameters. T...
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What am I doing wrong? No matter the property, no matter where, no matter what...the calculator is telling me it's a bad deal. I need some advice or someone to walk me through one to see that I am doing it right.Thanks!
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I have an 8 acre tract of land in the Florida panhandle that I want to develop into a small subdivision. The lenders that I normally talk to about my rental property don't do A&D loans. My partner and I need abo...