Rod Smith
Which would you be more interested in......A good rental property or cash in pocket?
Let me explain! I have an opportunity to purchase a 4 unit multi-family rental propery which should be a good income producing property. I am concerned a little about the rents being charged currently, but it stil...
Tyler Eastman
Tracking income and expenses
I am a new real estate investor that just closed on my first single family house two days ago. I am trying to get everything in order before I start renting it out. That being said, should I use an excel sheet to trac...
Aaron Jenin
Appraisals coming in much higher than comps for flips
I'm in the Philadelphia area where the flip market is pretty crazy right now. I've noticed a lot of newly remodeled homes are selling for way over what the market comps are justifying. How is this happening?For exam...
Paul Ireland
Cap rate chat for Worcester MA?
I am constantly hearing about cap rates when I look at larger commercial properties, but I never hear it mentioned when touring buildings under 4 units. I would be interested in hearing what investors (or yourself) ar...
Rodney Miller
When does an investment become a security?
I was under the impression that when you pool together investors on a syndicated deal, you have essentially created a security. I was having lunch with a local syndicator with several deals going and he told me that ...
Elizabeth Davis
Job change, any suggestions?
I would like to find a job that has some connection to RE and/or REI. My current job provides a good income, which I need in order get started investing. However, my time would be better spent working in a place where...
Jimmy Wilson
Real Estate Professional for tax purposes question
I have a question that I am hopeful someone here will know. For tax purposes, the real estate professional designation is something that is very helpful if you are an investor. Would a home inspector be able to clai...
Mike Campbell
How to structure a contract deal for a 1.6m property 21units
Ok here’s the deal, 21 units, 1.6m, owners have had for 30 years, wanting to retire.I have read all kinds of articles and post regarding how somebody else has accomplished this type of deal,Cant remember all the fine ...
Shawn Jarman
so cal is too expensive, new to investing in phoenix, az
hey guys my name is shawn jarman, i am a 23 year old welder that lives in ventura county, ca. it kind of goes without saying that if you are young, there's no way of breaking into real estate unless you inherit pro...
Rich Davis
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation???
It seems that when listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts, I hear the same logic, both from the hosts and the guests (mostly), that as a midsize (5-20) multi unit investor, Cash flow plays a secondary role to appreciati...