Can anyone give us newbies a complete explanation of the forces that make interest rates move? I understand they're based in the bond markets, but if I knew more about how the related bond prices worked, which ones w...

First of all, Wishing every one Merry Xmas and Happy Safe Holidays!
For development project pro-forma of any type residential/commercial/industrial/...., is market trend data referred for financials both cost and ear...

how does the 1% rule or the 2% rule work?is it just the first step to analyzing a deal?property is worth 100k and rental income is 1k. does that mean that two units are producing $500 each? or that they produce 700 ea...

I need to run the numbers on some of the properties I am considering purchasing. But the old adage, "garbage in produces garbage out", rings true here. How do make safe and conservative assumptions when it comes to my...

Two Family Property, 2BR/1BA each unitPurchase Price: $175,000Gross Rent: $1,800/month (might be able to get more, but let's play it safe)Monthly Expenses:Mortgage (includes taxes, insurance): $1,213PM(10%): $180 (pai...

When using the BP calculators, how do you decide on your Annual Income Growth % (rent) and Annual Expense Growth % inputs?  Do you set them as the same % or different?  I'm skeptical of steady rental increases for 30 ...

Hello BP! I'm new to the world of Real Estate investment but have been spending the past few months saving funds and gaining knowledge about the world of investing.  For any local investors and/or local agents.  How's...

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I am currently looking at a couple of foreclosure properties that I cannot see inside of before purchase. I am wondering what are somethings you all would look out for before making a purchase? In particular,...

Helllo there and thank you for all that reply and give me advice very appreciated thanksWarren buffet said it is a good time to borrow money right now. I’m looking to buy my first multi family property to start my RE ...

I do residential properties, but I've just been contacted by a company that wants to hold the lease and utilities and use the property for employee housing.  What should I be wary of?  What are the contractual differe...