Travis Hewlett
JV partners pulled out at the last moment - What do I do now?
Hello BP - I am a new member and have a question on how to pull out an 11th hour victory! I found a deal in late November that cash-flows around $1000/mth with an estimated ROI of 75% and a worst case scenario 30% whi...
Carlos Sanchez
Multi-Family or bust??
Looking for an honest opinion. Would appreciate any insight to compare my thoughts with yours. This deal is looking me right in the face. It would be my first investment property. My goal is to buy and hold, cash flow...
Brad Fausett
When you analyze a deal, what is your target cash flow?
So I wonder what most of the other investors with multifamily rentals in the CLE market strive for number wise? I am not sure if I am expecting to little or too much? I am using the 50% for expense rule, after that...
Arthur R. van der Vant
5 Tips for Effectively Managing Rental Properties
Are you tired of struggling to keep your rental properties occupied and generating income? As a property owner, it's your responsibility to ensure that your properties are well-maintained, attract high-quality tenants...
Kory Denny
1% Rule vs 2% Rule - Whats the truth?
Hey BP Community,I have been talking to a few investors in my area and have read many posts regarding both the 1% rule and the 2% rule. Of course we all know that 2% usually comes at a cost. By cost I mean properties ...
Tim Heizer
Convert my primary residence to rental? How to analyze?
New pro member here. We are under contract for our next primary residence - purchasing conventional and qualified with both new mtg pmt and current one. I have the cash for my new purchase 20% down plus some more in r...
Justin Marshall
New member from Lexington, KY
Hello BP--I'm Justin Marshall and am new to real estate investing. I've been reading books, blog posts, and anything else I can get my hands on lately to learn all I can about REI. I've also become addicted to the BP ...
Magesh R.
MF prop evaluation
I am looking at a potential 10-unit MF deal in Columbus, OH. Now, I have read about NOI, CAP rate etc and evaluating the purchase price based on cap-rate. But as I sat down with a spread sheet to plug the numbers in, ...
Steven Trang
1% Rule in California
Hello all, I have seen some SFH's and MFH's that meet or are close to the 1% rule upon first glance in the Sacramento, Modesto, and Fresno markets. Just curious, would you invest in a SFH or MFH in any of these Califo...
Johann Jells
Can lower rent actually get you better qualified tenants?
My wife has this theory that lower rent actually gets you better qualified tenants, on the premise that since they're more desirable but often just as frugal as anyone else they can stand out from the field and get th...