I like to use Net Present Value when evaluating deals, but I don't see it a lot on this forum or other real estate evaluations. Can anyone shed some light on why not to use it?
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Any advice? Yay? Nay? Thoughts?
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I have started searching the MLS (Realtor.com, Zillow, etc.) for properties to wholesale, primarily to sell to buy and hold/landlords. BP actually has a calculator for analyzing properties. I look for certain properti...
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I am local to Las Vegas, I just joined a lot of meet up groups including Bigger Pockets last night. This past week I have been filling my head with as much information as I possibly can, and shall continue doing so. I...
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Where do you see cap rates headed in your market over the next 24 months?We just purchased a B asset at an actual 8 cap in our market. Unfortunately, it feels as if this is the last hoorah and cap rates are only goin...
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I've been back and forth on the idea of using our savings to invest in a STR. I've read how it has changed people's lives, but have been super apprehensive seeing how saturated the STR market has become since 2020. I ...