I like to use Net Present Value when evaluating deals, but I don't see it a lot on this forum or other real estate evaluations. Can anyone shed some light on why not to use it?
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Hi All,I’m currently in the process of purchasing my first investment property and was curious how you organized your finances to prepare:1) do you have a separate bank account for your investment properties?2) what %...
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Hey guys, I need your input.I am a 30 yr. old local government employee who wants to be a real estate investor. My strategy is to buy a multi-family home (duplex) live in one end and rent out the other. However, not o...
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@Mindy Jensen and I were interviewing someone today for an episode of the BiggerPockets Money Show and the guy owns a condo in San Francisco (used to live there, now lives in Nashville, bought the place in SFO in 2009...
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Hi everyone!I am a new REI in the Bismarck community. I was wondering if there are any meetups or REA meetings that a newbie would be able to attend? I am also looking at networking with local REI in Bismarck or Fargo...
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I just wanted to share to the world the success that I have had so far in 2015! I am a slow and steady type of guy and have decided recently to accelerate my business, and have already seen the results of my work!Fir...
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This is going to be long, but certainly worth reading if you are considering any of these companies. Reading this may very well save you significant aggravation and money. I was hesitant to put in the time to document...
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I am using different tactics on sites that show MLS listings to find flip opportunities.
I got the idea after watching Jerry Norton and others on YT who find many of their deals "on market" by conducting online resea...
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Hello BP forums! I am going into my senior year of HS and have been accruing capital for the past year-ish. I currently have about 10k saved up with +7k in my checking and 3k in my stocks(a bit less rn because of th...
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My husband and I are very very new in REI... WE would like a mentor! We want to make educated decisions and need a little help in different areas. We live in the Winston-Salem area. PLEASE contact me if you think y...