Brenden Scott
VA Refinance Worth it?
Hello BP community! I'm Navy stationed in Hawaii and will be moving in about 15 months. I own a townhouse financed through the VA at 3.25% 30yr fixed, less than a year into payments. I have the opportunity to refi to ...
Mike Rodriguez
Vacancy Rates? What do you do?
Hi All! When it comes to vacancy, what are you doing with the loss for that while your unit is on the market?
For example, I have a unit renting for $950 a month, which means daily it is around $32. If a week is vac...
Brendan Basler
Multi Family Deal Statement of Cash Flows
Hi guys! I am a newbie real estate investor still learning and would like some insight on a property I am analyzing. Some quick facts about the property:Price: 265,000No. Units: 6Price/Unit: 44,166.67Cap Rate: 9%Year ...
Kez Strong
House Hacking first time buyer
I am looking to purchase a duplex and occupy one of the units. With current prices in Palm beach & Broward county well into the 400s+ would it be normal to not at least break even when only putting 3-5% down? The ...
Donny Random
Screening Tenants
For those that do their own tenant screening, how do you evaluate a credit report properly? Do you just go by the FICO score or do you also factor in negative tradelines?
Jerry Callow
Is there profit in being a GC and building?
Hello - I have few friends that are buying empty lots around us, playing a role of GC to build a house (have learned it over the years with education and experience) and sell it. I have few questions1. Approximately w...
Justin Carter
Out of State Investing
Hello, I am based in the metropolitan DC area and looking to invest out of state as this market is very expensive and it's hard to find a good deal. Does anyone have any experience investing in the Midwestern states? ...
Reese Brown
Out of State Investors: Where to Find the Best Value in Price Per Square Foot
The disparity between home costs and rent costs are not even across the U.S. For example the Average price per square foot to rent in Milwaukee, WI is $1.42. The median buying price is $119 PSF. While in Austin, TX th...
Zeliang Zheng
Which city should I start my first out-of-state BRRRR
Hi, I am from Rockville Maryland. I want to start out-of-state BRRRR. Does anyone have recommendation as to what city I should start? I am looking for places that has good potential to appreciate over time and good mo...
Steve Babiak
Scripts for calling on sellers
A collection of BP links that deal with calling on sellers. Enjoy!
First group is more motivational in nature:
http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/69/topics/59018-how-did-your-first-calls-go-to-potential-sellers-st...