Alex Hochberger
Making our first offer - what is the current protocol
I bought my house in the pre-crash boom. Back then, there was a push to put in full price offers, but we put in a lowball on a house that had sat (and needed a rehab).The market we're looking in appears to have soften...
Account Closed
Terre Haute, IN
Hey BP,I've been researching various cities, and it seems like Terre Haute has a low median house price with a high median rent. My question is whether you think this is sustainable for a long-term investment. I'm loo...
Joshua Michael Hauman
Estimating House Flip Repair Costs | How to
It is imperative in fix and flip that you get the budget down when taking on a project. Having the correct budget gives you a clear picture, helps you manage risk and understand the profitability of the deal. But you ...
Maykol Au
South Florida Markets?
Currently in the early stages of looking for a market to focus in and would love to invest in-state (Miami resident). Are there any markets you guys would consider worth looking into? I see a lot of talk surrounding J...
Alexander Price
Appraiser Referral
Do any of the investors from Memphis have good referrals for appraisers? I am buying a house cash out there, but still would like an appraiser to give me a fair market value estimate of the property. Any help is appre...
Adonis Williams
I want to have a home constructed on Plot of land
Hey BiggerPockets Community !
I have about $180k in equity in one of my investment properties and I have a nice amount of cash on hand and I have an idea that I would like your thoughts on. I want to build a home o...
Christopher Perez
Real Estate & Lending Go Hand and Hand..same language not so much
Terms in CRE lending that everyone should know...Adjustable Rate Mortgage: Mortgage where the interest rate adjusts periodically up or down through a set index. Also called a floating rate mortgage.Adjusted Gross Inco...
Elliot Landes
Using debt to purchase into RE syndication?
I'm considering buying in to a syndication with some cash on hand. BUT! I have plenty of avenues to use leverage to increase my syndication buying power (HELOC, Pledged Asset LOC, 401k loan). Everyone talks about usin...
Scott Edwards
Depreciation and Deal Analysis
The Bigger Pockets buy & hold analysis calculator does not take into account the tax benefit of long term ownership, which is substantial.
When presenting the analysis to someone not aware of tax benefits, that ...
Michelle Fortier
Creative Deal Structuring
Are there any ways to structure deals with sellers who reject low cash offers and have no interest in long term seller financing? Is there a way to structure deals with short-term seller financing or joint ventures th...