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I'm writing a series of articles (I'm a former remodeling contractor (20 yrs) who didn't build new). Wondering if you could help me out? How do you feel about change orders? Why?Do you have a fair amount of them? So, ...
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Fairly new to bigger pockets, this is my first post . I do not see too many post on how to analyze city markets. For example, like a clear list of bullets of general data at least. I’m thinking that whatever strategy ...
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I began my journey in 2019 and started to aggressively search for properties to either hold, wholesale, quick flip.When covid started, I didn't let it faze me but had to take on other work and got distracted. But I'm...
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I have a seller that has offered to seller finance a 6 unit apartment. I offered $180k and cash flow is at the low end of where I like it. Seller wants $200k. At $200k it drops the cash flow by $100 per month. Sin...
Is there any one that has experience and / or specializes in purchasing tax liens? I purchase properties from sherrif sales that I fix and flip. However, I've noticed once or twice a year, there's a tax lien sale and ...
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BP,BLUF: Based on raise in HOA/fees in our current home and the decrease in rent based on current market there is a possibility that we would have to rent at cash flow neutral. Our initial decision to rent was based o...
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Im a first time home buyer, no existing debt, self employed, bring in average $4k monthly, looking for a conventional fixed rate loan in PHX or surrounding areas.
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Hello there! Thought you all might get a chuckle out of this one. Had some prospective tenants check out one of our rentals today. I had asked them multiple screening questions prior to the showing and then toward ...
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In 2018 the average US home price was $248k
In Dec 2023 the average US home price was $382,600.
An increase of roughly 50% in 5 years.
$100 in 2018 buys about $80 worth of goods in today's purchasing power.
A d...
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Hey all, In examining the output from the Rental Property Calculator, I notice my Annualized Total Return drops significantly year over year. Can someone please explain to my why? Thanks!A