Chris S.
Expected Cash On Cash Return - Buy And Hold
Hey guys, quick question for a buy and hold.If you had $100,000 cash, after buying properties, how much would you expect to produce with that per year? For example, 25% cash on cash return? I'd imagine that the more ...
David Dachtera
New Investors: Get Educated or not?
Hello! David Dachtera here.This post is going to be a bit unpopular on Bigger Pockets because it's about education - Real Estate Investing education. The site as a whole has rather a strong sentiment against paying fo...
Chris Lynch
Investing in low price homes (30k-60k) Out of state ?
I have been on the forums for awhile now and after some thought I have been thinking about this strategy. I would love feedback.In my state (RI) homes are about 180k on avg. Of course prices vary based on area. But e...
David Lowe
How Accurate Is The 2% Rule?
I have been reading about the 2% rule but seriously questioning its accuracy. I got a great deal on a house in a desirable area of Austin for $297k. The rental we are getting is high ($2500) for the area. However, acc...
Ben Leybovich
What is the best deal you've put together with under $10,000 cash
It's best to have both knoledge and money. But, if you had to have one or the other, you would chose knowledge - of course. In this spirit:
What is the best deal that you've put together requiring $10,000 of YOUR c...
Angela Holmes
Newbie with funds but no rental experience.
Hi everyone,This is my first post. I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a newbie to rental property ownership. I am fortunate enough to have a relative give me a substancial lump sum as a gift. She wants her h...
Alyssa K.
For rent by owner, applicant brings realtor...who pays realtor?
First investment property (Texas), currently accepting applications. We aren’t using a realtor, I have a marketing background and have been able to drum up enough interest without one. If an applicant is using a real...
Brett Sayers
Why is it important to tenants whether or not you own the place?
I’m consistently asked if I am a “private” landlord, or whether or not I own the property. While I never volunteer the information, I don’t lie when asked. Why is it important to tenants to know if I own the place or ...
Joe Splitrock
What Do People Get Wrong Most Often
Some questions that get posted in the forums have no "right" answer, but rather just different approaches. In other cases there is a clear right and wrong answer. In those cases where there is a clear right answer, wh...
Jon Q.
Best way to locate Self-Storage deals
Is Loopnet the best source for self-storage deals or is there another website that focuses exclusively on self-storage? Also, if you're willing to share ways of locating off-market self-storage deals I'd really appre...