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This is a debate that occurs often in the 50% rule.
Some argue that with owner paid utilities, your expense ratio could very well be much higher than the average 50% while others argue that the rental rate increase fo...
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Hey Guys,So I found a 4 unit multifamily that cash flows pretty well. It may be a retail value as far as comps for the asking price are concerned but my question is should that matter if the cash flow is on point. Her...
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Closed on 25 acres in Belize 2 weeks ago. Property:20 acres of 12 year teak. 5 acres of cleared hill. Water and sewer about 200 yards away. 1 mile to the main highway. Great 360 degree view. Great cell reception...
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I live in the Greater Detroit area of Michigan and from my quick analysis so far just using the 50% rule I have found out that only the properties (single family homes) which are from the 1940s and 50s located in B, B...
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Hello everyone,
I was wondering what most of you real estate investors would consider the "ideal" number of properties to be able to quit your job and live comfortably without having the NEED to pick up another prope...
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Hi
I am a 45 year old licensed commercial plumber from North Carolina. I have my own plumbing business here near Holden Beach, NC and my Wife is a Graphic Artist / Sign Maker who also has her own busin...
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Tesla battery investor day 9.22.2020 ! These are my thoughts BEFORE the event later today.
This is the event that basically reveals the "how" Tesla will continue to grow their dominance in the EV industry.
1) Mil...
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I have a duplex that has two really old gas furnaces that are about to die on me. Instead of dropping $6000 on two new ones, I have contemplated replacing the heating with baseboard electric heat throughout. This plac...
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I will be putting a bid on an REO 6 plex in about a week, and I'm trying to figure out how much to offer with a lot of missing info.
Rehab
The units appear to be in excellent condition for an REO. One unit needs all ...
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Honda has invested $3.5 Billion in Fayette County for a plant that will make batteries for electric vehicles. https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2022/10/11/honda-to-build-battery-plant-in-fayette-county-ohio-elec...