Summer McDade
Creative Deal Structure
I am looking at a potential property. Large (7,000 sf +\- as well as 2 acre property, watercraft docks and almost 300 fr of waterfront on a lake) boutique hotel and event space. I am local to the property and would ma...
Jason Merchey
Q. About Cap Rates and Compression/Expansion in Underwriting
I was thinking about the assumption that the cap rate will expand by 20 basis points in a 5 year period in a syndication I’m considering. From 4.5% at acquisition to 5.5% upon predicted exit. I was asking myself if it...
Lam N.
Anything wrong with tenants installing solar panels?
I got an interesting call from one of my best tenants. These are long term tenants. They have never been late in paying rent. They are responsible for all utilities. It's a 5 bedroom house. Anyway, they asked if i...
Will F.
How much do you pay Handymen, workers, day laborers etc?
Hi everyone we have several rentals in the Los Angeles area. For tenant turnover we often have to do basic cleaning, flooring, paint, caulk etc.
For this we go with the cheapest labor possible. I found a "handyman" ...
Seth Williams
The Single Most Dangerous Pitfall for Real Estate Investors
What do you think is the SINGLE most dangerous pitfall for real estate investors (decisions, thoughts, habits, personality flaws, beliefs, behaviors, etc.)? What kinds of personal liabilities keep us from being succes...
Paulina Purnama
first Investment 3 plex offer made - appraisal low - bad investment or appraisal off?
Hi guys, I'm sorry if this post does not belong in the Deal Analysis but I'm a first time investor and finally got out of my anaylsis paralysis and made an offer on a 3 plex (converted single family). I used conventio...
Coles Mercier
Appeal Tax Assessment to Increase Cash Flow in Baltimore City
I’m a nuevo Real Estate Investor, and I will close on my first property on November 1. Based on many books, blogs, vlogs etc., it seems that cash flow should always be the priority. Therefore, my first plan of action...
Darin M.
Found a house a bank forgot it had & would like to sell me as NPN
Evening All,I want to run a potential property purchase by you to make sure I am working this in the correct procedure in buying a note directly from a bank.I found a house recently in the neighborhood buried in the t...
Scott Schaecher
Investing Strategy: 5+ apartment complex vs several 4-units>
Hi everyone! This is officially my first post to Bigger Pockets, but hoping to become a more regular participant. I've been listening to the Podcasts and reading blogs for several months now, and am hooked. Wanting to...
Emy Bernardo
Shared Utilities - best way to divide costs
Hi all - we have an ADU in our single family home and have been including the cost of utilities in the ADU rent. We recently started charging our tenants a $100 flat rate to help cover some of our soaring utility cost...