So I'll link the law below for anyone who isn't in MD but pretty much you're required to keep security deposits in an interest accruing account at 1.5%, then interest is returned with the initial deposit to the tenant...

The 10 year treasury is rising!  Currently at 3.5%.   A yield on a cvs corner lot is 4% with a 20 year lease.  Assuming that the treasury yield continues to climb to 4% which investment would you choose assuming you h...

Capital Markets Commentary
– September 10, 2024
Good Morning! Here is a quick update on the market for you:
Fed's almost certainly going to cut rates this month—traders are split on how big it'll be though.
Odds a...

Proposal to regulate all cash offers to reduce use of RE to launder money.  Not sure what effect this will have on investors who make all cash offers or sellers whose RE for some reason does not qualify for traditiona...

I am buying a multiunit rental and the rate I am getting is “ the rate will be calculated 5 business days prior to closing and will be fixed for 5 years at a rate of 275 basis points over corresponding federal reserve...

Over the last few days, the Treasury yield curve has slightly inverted for the first time in about a decade. My understanding is that many people consider the Treasury yield curve to be an, imperfect, indicator of fut...

Hi BP!  
We are doing our first rental in Baltimore City where we will be managing directly.   We've received the security deposit from our tenant and are trying to determine where to put it.  
I've read on maryland...

Am looking to take out a HELOC on my rental property (mortgage free) for about $70k for repairs. The property value is about $725k. I have been offered a HELOC through a local credit union based on the One Year Treasu...

I wonder if future rate increases would decrease multi-unit price?Since multi-units are priced based on CAP rates, they will be interest rate sensitive.  Ie buying a multi-unit at 10% CAP makes sense in a 3% treasury-...

Hello BP Family,How do you all determine numbers for a commercial mortgage when estimating if a property if worth purchasing? Below are numbers I have (50% rule), the main concern is how to get accurate estimates (tha...