Constance Chambers
Insurance & Tax increases have KILLED CASH FLOW
Yes the Title is a little Click baitey.. but i feel we are not seeing enough attention being given to this important realization in many markets. Honestly, this applies to primary mortgages and investment properties...
Sebastien Beauboeuf
How do you deal with pushback from increasing the rent?
I've been looking at some small multi family homes on the MLS in Chicago and it seems like a lot of the rents on there are below market. I assume that the rents are placed by the seller's agent and are accurate. So I ...
Jorge Vazquez
Trade War May Be a Great Opportunity to Invest in US Rentals
Trade War May Be a Great Opportunity to Invest in US RentalsSeptember 21, 2018 By Jorge Vazquez & Rafael Castro Trade wars…both countries fight but almost always end up coming to an agreement. It’s like the best f...
William S.
Wauwatosa School Tax Increase
Curious how other investors are going to handle this significant tax increase. $188 more a year per $100,000 of home value. This is going to put my duplex close to an increase of $600/yr. This is in addition to the co...
Charles Royster
Boost in residential real estate investment
According to a survey, it is seen that there is renewed interest in residential investment properties, thanks to upbeat real estate market in 2015. The factors which have caused the increase in residential market are...
Mark Gliebe
Cap Rate on Multi-Family Property
What is a good cap rate on a 20 unit apartment complex close to 2 universities in a highly desirable and rentable area in Nashville, TN? Is 6% low, 8% average and 10% high? Forgive my ignorance but what is that base...
William Hull
Investors not fazed by likely hike ininterest rate
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates next Wednesday. This will mark the third time it has done so in fifteen months, and is an indicator that further increases may be in store. In the past, an incre...
Anthony Parisi
Cash on Cash Return
I noticed when running the rental calculator that the Cash on Cash return increases in out years if the analysis calls for rent increases and property appreciation. I have also read about investor guidelines seeking ...
Maxwell Milholland
How do you estimate ARV?
Quick question to the Bigger Pockets community!
Hypothetical situation. A house is on the market for $100,000. After $25,000 in repairs, it is now worth $150,000-$175000. What accounts for the difference. Why doesn't ...
John Garner
Private Equity Recapitalization
I am the GP of a multifamily syndication with 10 original investors. Over the last 2 years, the equity value of the original investors has risen 20%. We are now recapitalizing and refinancing and I need to bring in n...