Tom Suvansri
Property Types to Target
As a new investor looking to buy and hold, I'm still trying to determine which property types to target initially. I'm sure it could differ by market, but in general which property type would be best to start to get ...
Sammy G.
How to CORRECTLY Determine the Floodplain Status of a Property?
Harris County is providing a free presentation to correctly determine floodplain status of a property. Here is copy and paste:--Date: Tuesday, August 7thTime: 8:30 a.m. (Before the auction)Location: Bayou City Event C...
Eric H.
Help with Depreciation
I'm wondering how you determine the depreciation on a rental.Let's say you buy a property that was just rehabbed and buy it for $100k and it gets appraised for $100k.You look at the tax assessment and it says the land...
Rob Bowness
Calculating the Interest Using MY HELOC
I recently completed my HELOC and am trying to determine the interest that I will need to pay. I have a non fixed rate but currently is 5.5%. I want to purchase a property for roughly 140k and will need an additional ...
Sachin Chadee
Hows the Market?????
I always hear people ask; How the Market?What factors are taken into consideration when determining this question?What are good websites and resources to refer too when determining the decision of knowing if this is t...
Kyle Trent
Looking to purchase first rental!
Good evening, I'm looking to purchase my first rental. Preferably a multiplex I have a parnter andwe are looking for some direction from an experienced investor. Any assistance would be appreciated. We are looking to ...
Kyle Clover
What websites/resources do you use to determine crime rate?
Hi,What website/online resources does everyone use to help determine the crime rate in a neighborhood? Looking to purchase my first property. Thanks!
Ray Hayward
Step to evaluate Raw Land
I would like to consider purchasing a raw piece of land. What is the standard process to determine if a parcel is build-able? I understand Zoning requirements will be involved but am more concerned if wetlands are o...
Sendhil Krishnan
Can I 1031 from a syndicated land deal?
A group of investors including myself purchased land in the Midwest which has been developed for sale to be bought by builders. My question is I want to be able to 1031 exchange my proceeds from this development proje...
Omar Diaz
Should I use a portfolio lender?
Hello BP community, I discovered portfolio lenders recently and have been reading on what they are and what advantages they offer. My question is, can I/should I go through a portfolio lender for purchasing my first h...