John K.
Net Present Value (NPV) - the most accurate deal analysis?
Even though Net Present Value is used mainly in financial management I think it is probably the best ratio/calculation for analyzing a real estate deal. Unfortunately in Real Estate Analysis people usually use mainly ...
David Francis
Is the housing market worth investing in right now
I have accumulated savings and I am ready to invest. I want to buy 3 sell 2 hold 1 or use the brrr strategy but I cant help but feel the market is overpriced and at a peak. My concerns are that my investment is going ...
Reginald S.
I heard via this site that newbies should try to stand clear of foreclosure deals?
Hello all. As I previously mentioned in an earlier post I am a Wholesale newbie in Clarendon County, SC. I am need of some serious expertise here. I am planing to launch my first marketing campaign for absentee own...
Karen Chenaille
DIY Cost Segregation Study Tips/Tools/Templates?
Greetings BP'ers...As part of a 1031 exchange, I have purchased a handful of short term rental properties in the last few mos. I have about 1 week left on my initial 45 day period to put properties under contract to ...
Johanna Athas
Contracting company threatening to place lien after shoddy work
Hi everyone,I hope I'm posting this in the correct forum. I really have no idea which category this would fall under, but this seemed like the most appropriate one. Here is our situation that I could really use a bi...
Todd Magin
Strategies for using a Self-Directed IRA
The way I see it, there are basically two ways to use an IRA to finance investments:1) Have the IRA "buy" the property and ALL income and expenses are paid to/from the IRA. If financing is used in the purchase of t...
Jack Lee
Seller Financing??
Hey guys,
How do you go about getting seller financing? Do you just ask the seller if they are familiar to the topic and then give them more information?
In addition, what if the seller uses an agent? Do you just p...
Joshua Dorkin
Lending Horror Stories? Slow Closes? Share Them Here!
I've been dealing with a couple of property sales for the past few months and have horror stories to share! I won't get into all of the details, but in essence, in both sales, I've got HIGHLY qualified buyers with gr...
Rohan J.
Has anyone bought properties with high property tax? Regret it?
hey BP - I've been looking around in Ohio for smaller multis and apartment buildings, and while the rents can be great, the neighborhoods that I like just have property taxes. For example, I'm looking at 4plex in a B-...
Don Konipol
Are the GREAT Deals Gone?
Are the great deals gone?Through the years I’ve been seeing less and less “great” purchases, and more and more deals to be had at “market” pricing. Currently, we are at 12.75% interest with 3 - 5 points on the loan o...