Joseph R.
Value of a realtor on high end spec homes
Hey guys...I work/invest with a spec builder in single family residential construction not far from NYC....most of our builds are listed between 1-2M - he's a realtor with a brokers license so he lists them all on MLS...
Courtney Buck
Coronavirus and Multifamily Investing
1. Coronavirus and Market Instability
Many of you are aware that I work at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and I invest in the large (100+ unit) multifamily space. This puts me in a unique position to see how ...
Kristen Chuy
Newbie trying to navigate off-market purchase from parent
Hello everyone! I need to preface this by saying I’m a total newbie. I’ve been listening to biggerpockets, reading books and researching for the past year or so. I have the opportunity to purchase the duplex I current...
Dale Osborn
FDIC and NCUA protects who?
Just who does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) protect? Everyone feels it is their own savings that is being protected. Not so! The FDIC is actually set...
James E.
10 units / 300k list / 10cap - what am I missing?
Hey BP,I've done a few successful SFH / Condo deals in my area, and am looking to move into apartment buildings out-of-state (very low cap rates and high entry points in Boston area). I'm looking to do my first deal w...
Carlos Boho
Multi-Unit Apartment Building Questions
Hi Everyone,I'm new to this forum. I have few questions regarding the potential development of a multi-unit apartment building in Los Angeles.1. What's the approximate cost per sq ft to build 3-4 story building with...
Thierry Van Roy
High ceilings in old houses
In my market, there is a lot of inventory of historical manors from the 17th century and up (example). These ask for a lot of renovations in order to increase their lifespan, but it is manageable...
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Doug Smith
Why, Oh Why, Is the Fed's Inflation Target 2% (a rant)
I would love to get a discussion going over this topic to see what other "in the know" armchair economists think. This chart shows mortgage interest rates over the past 30 days. Rates are directly tied to the 10-Year ...
Alizain Ali
Resources to hunt for commercial properties
Hi all, I’ve been following Bigger Pockets for quite some time, but finally deciding to make a leap into commercial RE. What are some good resources besides Loopnet when hunting for deals? Mainly interested in sites w...
Ed B.
Projections for interest rates?
As everyone likely knows interest rate cuts that were projected to happen so far this year haven't happened. Instead, rates are increasing. If Donald Trump wins the November election, I'm projecting and hoping rates...