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I am looking for some advice/possible ideas I did not think of for my current situation. I found the Biggerpockets website earlier this year, and since then have completed my first deal (aside from the purchase of ou...
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I have had couple of opportunities to purchase a simple fee land lease where I will be purchasing the land only, and the commercial building on top is paying me a simple fee each month. At the end of the lease, the bu...
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I have a few strategies I've been thinking about but want to know what other people have done in Northern Virginia and what else is possible. Here are a few options below that I've been thinking about:1. House hacking...
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When determining the value of a 3-4 unit property, which is more useful- the Gross Rent Multiplier or the Capitalization Rate? What do you guys prefer? Why? I'm looking at listings to practice "running the numbers" ah...
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Hello,I'm new to real estate investing and I just recently purchased my first duplex. I live in one side and rent the other. I am wondering, since I am not using a third party property manager, how I should store the ...
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This is my first run of yellow letters, from my networking I've seen that one main area is where investors are looking for. Looking at 3/2 houses with 1-50% LTV to out of state and in state absentee owners, yields abo...
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Hi,
Whats the general math rule for rental properties ? How would one figure out if the numbers work ?
Thanks
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Hey BP!I was studying Real-estate and a question came to my mind. When determining if a potential house will be great for house hacking what is the criteria to look for? Should i be using Cap rates, COC return, or whi...
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Hey everyone,
Not sure where I should be posting this as this is my first post, but I'm in need of some advice. My wife and I are currently looking to buy in the Sacramento, Ca area. We've been looking around for a f...
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In your opinion, what is the reason(s) why finding a good contractor is so difficult? What could a contractor do to retain your business? Why do you recommend a contractor to a friend or associate?It's clear to me fro...