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Hi BP Friends-Turning to the community for help evaluating a refinance that I'm considering. Would love any thoughts or expertise you can share to help me in my deliberations.Quick overview of the situation: Exactly o...
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What is your criteria to evaluate secondary markets? For me- its the following: Population 150,000 + 3-5 Industries in the town/cityRent to Own Ratio of 40% or higher I have more criteria- but want to hear what else ...
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Evening all,Let's talk fridges. Does anyone know how to evaluate the cost of operating large appliances? I could be overthinking this (I'm an Engineer by trade, so that's on brand), but my logic is, if I rent out thre...
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Some self storage units in my area have come up for sale and I'm curious on other peoples thoughts on what it's worth. Sorry in advance, this might be long.There are 3 storage facilities in this town I will call A, B...
Hi everyone,I have an extremely motivated seller trying to get rid of a commercial lot (over 26,000 SQ FT). The land is very close to a main street and next to a school. I'm clueless on how to evaluate these type of d...
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Hello BP,
My huband and I just made an offer for a duplex. After inspection, the inspector suggested us to get the roof redone as it was done in 2003 and there were no vents. There are a few other changes and the sel...
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Step 1 Population Growth
Use city-data.com to research the city’s population
Goal: Since the year 2000, has the city’s population gone up at least 20% (Ex: Phoenix, Orlando, Las Vegas, Columbus Ohio)
Step 2 Incom...
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I'm just starting out and doing some research on a real estate syndicator who invests in apartment complexes. We've talked a little bit and are going to talk again soon. What are some things to be sure to ask in order...
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I moved this post over from the Buying and Selling forum. Appreciate your feedback. Hopefully, you can learn from me and share insight. Thank you.
This is the initial email from my broker. I live in California. The p...
howdy BP'rs,I am new to real estate investing and was hoping you could help me learn how to evaluate market. I'm looking to purchase my first multi family owner occupancy property and I want to make sure I don't make ...