Andrey Y.
Condos Buy and Hold : Why the resentment?
So I have been listening to several podcasts, which are all awesome and super-informative. Can't think of a higher yield source. (See www.biggerpockets.com/show75 specifically) and there seems to be a mistrust or no i...
Andrew Croley
Negotiating Rent Increases & is +$100 on $900-$1K units too much?
This was the general question someone else posted (@Connie Tang), but since I ended up writing a novel with some Negotiation Points, I wanted to start a new thread.
Here it is:
Don't be afraid to approach the subje...
Donny Frusciante
Down payment of 160k or 0 down and invest the 160k?
Hello,We recently sold our house and made a net of around 160k...we now have a contract on a new house and I am trying to figure out how I should finance this new house. Is it recommended to put 160k down on the new h...
Sriram Kumar Bikkina
What is Considered Positive Cash Flow?
Hello all, I have a basic investing question: What is considered a positive cashflow when we borrow 100% of the money to invest in a property?In general and simple terms, it will be the money I gain over the money I s...
Mike Hanneman
Cap rate
Hey quick question here is the cap rate the percentage of income compared to expenses?
Greg W.
Note investing vs Buy and hold and how they affect net worth
I am seeking perspective from the savvy note investors as well as established buy and hold (rental property) investors regarding the "best" strategy to grow net worth over time. I am a current house flipper and looki...
Brandon Morgan
Is a property manager necessary?
Hi all, I recently bought a house near Scranton PA it is my first investment property. I live in the Jersey/NY area which is about 2 hours from Scranton. I am still looking for renters and I am wondering if it is nece...
John Jabson
Inflation?
This is such a basic question, but I don't quite understand the basics of it.
If my income increases by 3.5% per year (that's my current raise per year per our contract) and inflation has been between 3-5% pe...
Tyler Kortz
Inheriting tenants! How much can I expect them to change?
First bigger pockets forum post so thanks in advanced for any advice!I purchased a 3 unit about a month ago and have turned over 1 unit, will be turning over another Jan 1. Rents were significantly under market so I a...
Scott Trench
What if Student Loan Debt Could Be Subject to Bankruptcy?
Hi folks - I wanted the BP community opinion on an off-topic finance related thought.It seems to me like a ton of millennials, and more of whatever the next generation is called, are graduating college with massive st...