Jason Schmidt
can someone please explain this 50% rule to me?
I have heard from people on these boards that I can expect the operating expenses of the house I purchase to rent out would be about 50% of what I can get for it monthly. I could be misunderstanding it, but how is th...
Brice Hall
A lot of people are being misled
What's up with all the low income, cheap property "deals"? "I bought a house for $30,000 and rent it out for $700! I'm going to make a great return!"You are completely neglecting future CAPEX. What happens when you ne...
Christina Tkacs
Can you truly get ahead by buying turn-key homes
I want to write the title in quotes because it's not like I had much of a strategy to start with. I bought a duplex and a turn-key SFH at a normal price for houses in the area. Both were conventional loans with 25% ...
Ben Leybovich
Don't Buy $30,000 pigs in Ohio (or Mid-West)
It's not talking this time, though, if you've been paying attention, you know that I've been preaching this message for years... Here's an email from this morning names and locations edited out):Hey Ben - Really enjo...
Ross Kerne
Help me validate my first rental property(ies) analysis
I am ready to pull the trigger on my first rental property, and you could say I'm jumping in with both feet. I've been lurking on Bigger Pockets, reading, and listening to podcast for about 6 months. I am still learni...
Jessica Soares
Challenge: $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years?
Challenge: How would you achieve a goal to make $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years?
Newbie here. I've set a goal for myself to make $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years (shoot for the moon goal fo...
Raven Parmer
Does one-of-a-kind design have a place in flipping?
I have a background in architecture and a real interest in design. My dream is to flip houses, but I want them to be unique and thoughtfully designed. I love the idea of making something better. I watch all the flippi...
Eric Delcol
Why do some people try to sell their house without an agent?
I'd like to pose this question to anyone who has insight into the 'off-market' market.Why on Earth would anyone not use a real estate agent to sell their house?It reminds me of the people who attempt to perform medica...
Brandon Sturgill
What % Do You Use for Expenses & Vacancy on a Rental Property?
Do you have a standard percentage you use for evaluating a rental property...I feel comfortable with 10% across the board...any thoughts?VacancyCapXRepairs...Thanks
Robert Coomer
Apartment Building Question
Hey Everyone,
I just found an apartment building for sale at what I think is a great price, but I would like a second opinion. Here is the information:
List Price: $345,000
Units: 16, All 2BR 1BA
Rent Price: $600 per...