Christopher "Bear" DeSanctis
DSCR Ratio - how is NOI estimated
Considering that DSCR = NOI / Debt Service and NOI = Gross income less operating expensesWhen institutions are looking at operating expenses for a new purchase, how are they calculated? For example, if we know the g...
Nicholas LaGatta
Atlanta Exception to Contractor Licensing Requirements
Hi BP Team,I'm under contract on another property in a historic district in Atlanta on a busy road. This is a complete and major rehab, so I've got an architect that I know can get plans and a certificate of appropri...
Frank Geneski
YellowLetter Alternative?
I have been recently researching YellowLetter(s). I am in the process of sending out 1000 - 5000 pieces in my region. I know how effective the simple letter can be, but I have been playing around with some other con...
Reeti Peshawaria
STR regulations for a new market
Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations. It seems like every city, county, and state has ...
Claudio Garcia Zuniga
Renting per room vs Renting the whole home as a whole
What are the pros and cons and if you have any rentals using either method, how has it been?
Abram Santos-Gibson
Wholesalers, do sellers believe that you are the end buyer?
When negotiating a wholesale deal, do the sellers know that you do not have the intent of personally purchasing his or her home? I have my own methods and opinions but would love to discuss all sides of this controver...
Julio Gonzalez
Cost Segregation FAQ
Engineered cost segregation studies is an area in which many people have a lot of questions about. I thought it might be helpful to address some of the most frequently asked questions that I receive.
WHAT IS A COST ...
Cory Howes
Appraisal outcomes are messing up the BRRRR strategy, Why?!
Hello BiggerPockets community,
I'm hoping somebody may be able to shine some light as to why my appraisals are coming in much lower than current market values. I have been buying fixer uppers, both single family and...
Eric Turner
I have $50k cash ready to invest and $50k in liquid assets.
I am curious where I should start. I have been studying and going in and out of interest in real estate investing for literally 19 years without ever doing a deal or taking the next step.This is going to be long. My g...
Christopher Miller
Northern Virginia Market - Is Anyone Actually Making Money?
I moved to Alexandria, VA about a year ago and have been studying the real estate market in NOVA ever since. It's interesting listening to the BiggerPockets interviews and hearing everyone's success stories. But even ...