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I used the BP buy and hold calculator to analyst a commercial property and the numbers didn't make sense. Not sense to purchase and lease out. Can you use this tool for commercial properties or am I missing something....
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I am a newbie to the investing world. I have read many books on the topics, talked to many brokers, etc. My specialty is in real estate insurance so I know a little bit, but from a different angle. The holy grail that...
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I am new investor looking at a potential Multi-family to purchase. When using a rental calculator, can I leave out utilities from my expenses if I expect the tenants to pay them?
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Hi,I am new to BP and generally new to real estate investing although I have some family members to lean off of who have a handful of SFR. My original investment strategy was built off of buying county tax sale proper...
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From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:
1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...
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I am looking into hacking this Duplex. I currently live in a condo paying a mortgage of $833 a month with an HOA of $75. It will rent for $1200 from what my Realtor and Banker have told me. Leaving me with $292 before...
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Oh man how I hate doing taxes! Although I must admit that as I learn more and more, it does get a bit less intimidating. I've got pretty slim chances of getting an audience with a CPA this week so I hope one of you ...
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Hey BP,I am trying to find a private money lender to assist with the finances of house flipping. Originally, I was going to obtain a hard money loan. However, after a great deal of research and analyzing the outcome a...
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Hey Everyone,
I found a house and would like some help with the analysis. I believe I am on the right track but I know there are some brilliant analysts on this site so please jump in an help!
The ho...
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I just bought your e-book and read the entire thing in one sitting. VERY informative and direct! I love the realist approach you take with it. It was well worth it, to anyone considering buying it.
I understand how y...