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When I first learned about cap rates I thought that they were a great way to compare properties independent of any particular investors financing situation. It also sounded like every particular area/neighborhood ...
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My wife and I are currently spending $1400/month to rent a town home in Philadelphia. We just purchased a 4-unit MFH two blocks away from said town home via FHA that will be our primary residence come January when ...
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Thanks in advance for reading this *long* post. I am seeking advice from you experienced folks on where I should focus my time & energy. Your time is very much appreciated. I seeking guidance on where to go from h...
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☀️I’ve seen a couple posts about people being approved for hard money, then the lender backs out or changes terms etc. I’ve also been warned that some hard money lenders can be a scam. I invest in Florida and Georgia ...
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Hey guys,I've been noticing that many listing agents are not doing their jobs and not representing their sellers appropriately. For example, I have a current deal where the listing agent is extremely difficult to get ...
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I’m 54 and husband is 57. We would like to start REI but worry we are too old. If we want properties to cash flow to help build some retirement and possibly find a retirement in 8 years ( meaning, quitting our 9-5 in ...
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Hey everyone,First of all, if I didn’t listen to the 1st Biggerpockets podcasts and never skipped a single episode since then, I would not have achieved what I have got today, so big shout out to Biggerpockets and the...
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At 30 years old, I would consider myself a little bit late to the real estate investing party (although, I'm sure others might disagree). In my 20s, I have been fortunate enough to have decent full-time positions in ...
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Hello, everyone! I have been reading like a mad man, and I feel like I have a pretty solid understanding of financing, renting, selling, controlling the properties you buy and a variety of other techniques and investm...
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Hi this is Swanny,Please realize that single family, duplexes, triplexes and quads are valued based on Comparative Values or commonly known as Comps. You are at the mercy of comps when you buy, sell, or refinance the...