Tom Wilhelm
Target neighborhood analysis and evaluation
There seem to be a few "what's the best city?" threads out there recently, but I'd like to dig a little into something related but far more specific/important(?), not to mention one of the next tasks my selected strat...
J Scott
Impact of Leverage on Cash-on-Cash Returns
In the spirit of truly understanding some important concepts behind investing decisions many of us are making, I wouldn't to start this thread...Basically, I was surprised at the information I'm about to provide (I di...
James Park
North Atlanta Real Estate Market Update
That Atlanta market peaked on July 2007 and bottomed in March of 2012. We have since made a complete "V" shaped recovery since March 2012. At this significant bottom, and retail real estate were trading at 1996 pri...
Hector Sapinoso
Rent rates on A, B, or C type properties?
Hi BP, I'm a newbie looking to get into buy and hold investing. I downloaded J Scott's SFH analysis spreadsheets from the FilePlace so that I can practice analyzing properties to see if they're potential deals. I'm pi...
James Park
Investing in Dallas/Fort Worth vs Atlanta
If was forced to invest out of state. Without having to think about it, I would probably concentrate my investing dollars in Dallas / Fort Worth.1) Population is estimated to grow over a million from 2010 - 2020. 2) G...
Brandon Trafford
College students?
Hey guys!
I'm currently thinking about expanding my research into the field of renting SFH's to college students. I know there are risks such as destruction of property, and a high turnover rate/ vacancy rate- but wh...
Devon White
Just turned 18 What should I do after High school? College? Work?
Hello Everyone, first off I'm new to this website. I came across it while looking looking for tips on starting out in the real estate market. Now let me tell you my current situation...I'm 18 Years Old, just turned. I...
Eric Fitzgerald
Increasing Tenant Renewal Rates (Student Housing)
Hello All, I’m interested in hearing some ideas that you or investors you know use to increase renewal rates with students in rental properties.I work for a student housing investor who rents to ~400 students, and wit...
Timmy Z.
Thoughts on Strategy?
Hi there Biggerpockets community,
Just wanted to drop in and say how much I've been enjoying the Biggerpockets podcast and exploring the books and posts over the past year. Living in a VHCOL city has definitely spark...
Jon Gorham
Texas REI - Property Taxes
Hello BP community,I’m looking into buy & hold properties in the Dallas Ft. Worth area, but I’m concerned about the high property taxes in Texas. Can anyone tell me about the “basic homestead exemption”? I’d like ...