Gary Baker
1%-2% rental rule of thumb
Hi Bigger Pockets - long time lurker.Part of my procrastination in buying SFR rentals in 2016 has been that my calculations show negative returns, thus no cash flow. The DFW market heated up rapidly in 2013-2016 and h...
Matt R.
Buy and hold in perpetuity vs exit plan
I am curious for those buy and hold investors.
Does anyone buy and hold for in perpetuity? Perhaps in family trusts etc..
Thanks,
Matt
Susan Dootson
Sell SFH or continue to rent it out?
We have two properties are building a third. 1) First home is a single-family that we are fortunate to own free and clear. It is 9 years old and estimated to sell for $550,000. Our long-term renters have just said the...
Kin Leung
Sell or hold in Bay Area?
Hi all,Here's our situation. Our tenant is moving out at the end of June and we have to decide whether we should continue renting out the house or sell it. It's in the Bay Area and if we sell, it'll put a good sum in ...
Mark Stone
Buy and Hold strategy question
I have a question about Buy and Hold strategy that I was hoping some of you could give your input on and perhaps point out the flaws in.I feel like I keep running into properties that have been flipped recently and lo...
Brian Ronning
Financing a single family home for a rental
I have a single family home under contract that would cashflow really well with a 30 year note, and the market interest rates, but unfortunately my local Credit Union is saying because it will be a rental that I will ...
Jeremy Shaffer
DSCR vs Conventional
Currently looking at buying a duplex in the Fort Worth area. I have 1 rental property at the moment. I am wondering if I should do a DSCR for the new property, that will cash flow vs a conventional. Is DSCR simply wor...
Eric S.
Chap 13 bankruptcy question-2nd mortgage note
Fellow Note Investors,I am reviewing the Chap 13 BK filing and plan in Pacer on a 2nd mortgage that is 100% secured. The Chapter 13 plan calls for the arrearages to be repaid over 60 months, but does not include the ...
Achi Adamit
Can Vacant lot be Sold as a 1031?
My partners and I are in contract to sell a small vacant lot in Philadelphia for $35,000, which we bought a year and a half ago for $20,000. I know its not a lot of money, but I was hoping I'd do a 1031, but I was to...
Brad Mccarter
New Guy
I have been lurking and enjoying everyones input here. Thankyou. I have decided it is time to join the discussion.
I would appreciate all of your experience in letting me know if you think my goals are realistic o...