Dave Visaya
Is building a house preferable than buying a ready made one?
Will it save me more money or will it save me at all if I build a house from an empty lot compared to buying a ready to move in house, regardless if I use it for real estate investing or as a home?
Shafi Noss
Commercial Price Index
I'm looking for indexes that track the average price of different commercial properties, like a Case-Schiller index for office, multifamily, retail, etc. Anyone have a favorite, would appreciate any insight.
Ralph DiBugnara
How do You Calculate the Value of Your Home?
The previous post went into the basics of what an appraisal is and why it is important to increase a buyer's negotiating power. As preliminary research, you can use free online evaluation tools such as the ones found ...
Derek Roche
Seeking CPA/Tax Professional
Hey BP,I closed on my first duplex / first property almost two months ago. I have been chipping away at the rehab and saving all my receipts. Id like to get in touch with an accountant who can help me with tax prep an...
Destiny Malloy
STR using the Golightly Platform for Women only
I'm curious if anyone has had a lot of success using Golightly to rent out parts of their home as opposed to Airbnb or VRBO? I know it is a much newer platform, and would love to know what folks are thinking (i.e., ho...
Evan O'Brien
Private Mortgage Insurance
When buying your first home if you put a down payment below 20% down is it possible to pay the PMI in a lump sum as compared to paying it monthly until you reach 20% equity? And are there programs that will allow for ...
Jordan Graham
La Mesa House Hack and Value Add
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $730,000
Cash invested: $18,000
I am a big fan of single family detached properties in expensive markets like San D...
Jordan Graham
La Mesa House Hack and Value Add
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $730,000
Cash invested: $18,000
I am a big fan of single family detached properties in expensive markets like San D...
Jade Davis
Price for this home?
Hi all-- this is a family members home which I believe would be perfect for wholesaling. The kitchen and full bathroom have not been updated since the '60's. It has lake rights and comparable properties are going for ...
Regina Sitterley
How does inventory affect your pricing?
I'm just about done with a fixer upper. The ARV is $134,000. There is only one house in the school district for sale under $150k. It happens to be very comparable to mine, is in the same subdivision, and was listed...