Gurjot Grewal
Why is Zillows data much lower than other websites?
For looking at median home prices and comparing markets to get a general idea I have been using zillow. But the prices are so off. Dallas for example median home price is 336,973 with data thru july 31st 2022 on zillo...
Juan V Lopez
Appraisal Came In Much Lower Than Original ARV Estimate
From a close friend who needs help:I purchased a SFH earlier this year using a hard money lender, had an appraisal completed at the time and all the numbers checked out.Due to COVID, several properties in that area so...
Daniel Sar
Should I lower the rent from 1700$ to 1600$
My tenant’s lease is up at the end of august and they don’t know if they want to renew a lease because it’s too expensive. The average rental around the area for a 2b/1ba is around 1500$. They are good tenants and I’d...
Tony Chen
Advice on purchase to lower housing costs in NYC
Hey BiggerPockets,
I am looking for some advice on my first purchase for a primary residence to lower my housing expenses in NYC. While also being within 1 hr commute to manhattan for my W2 job, not living in an unfa...
Conner Olsen
STR tip for lower nightly rate on map view
People are always drawn to the lower nightly rate when looking at the map view. What I have found to be helpful is to artificially lower your nightly rate that shows up on the map view.I had a Wednesday free and I ha...
Salil J.
Risk tenants moving out or take a lower rent?
Hi BP folks,Looking for some advice here. I acquired a duplex (one 2Bd/1ba, one 3Bd/1ba) in the Holly Hill / Hilltop area near West Frankin Elementary school in April 2021. It came with good long-term tenants who have...
Ben Peterson
House Hacking in 2023! High rates/lower rents, etc...
Hi everyone! I'm 26 years old my wife is 29. We have been travel nursing for the last 2 years and have a pretty great cash pile to get started in RE. We were planning on traveling longer, BUT, just found out we're exp...
Daniel Rawlings
Looking for real estate friendly CPAs in Lower Alabama
I am looking to start a REI company and I am looking for RE friendly CPAs to help guide me in this endevor, Does anyone have a recommendation for CPAs in the Dothan, Enterprise, or Ozark area?Thanks in advance!
Matt Todd
How to lower DTI ratio to get more financing
I have two sf rentals, and my dti is around 40%. Is there something I can do to still own these properties, but not let it hurt my dti like I is?
Burton Rosenberger
Leverage Having No Buying Agent to Lower Purchase Price?
I'm thinking of making an offer on a property. Is it acceptable practice in the real estate industry, that I could use the fact that I'm representing myself and do not have a buyer agent, to lower the purchase price?