Russell Gronsky
Syndicators love the IRR
Why do syndicators focus so hard on IRR? If you have a specific return you are targeting, wouldn't PV be a better metric to calculate?
Alex Sarnoff
Why would a multi-tenant industrial or retail property NOT achieve the listed NOI?
Soon purchasing my first commercial property, I am looking at multi-tenant NNN industrial or retail. It seems like other than capex that the landlord is responsible for (typically roof and HVAC) there aren't many reas...
Mark Gruetzmacher
IRS Liens and Selling a House
Here is the situation. Dad passed away and there is an IRS Lien on his name. He owed a house that is worth 30-50K maybe. Lien is in the upper 20k range. The lien has been on file since 2103 so in 2023 the lien is ...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking BP’s Sage Investors to Share Life-Long Investing Lessons
Hello BP Investors!
I am interested in interviewing some of BP’s longest-term, most experienced investors about what they would do differently, if they could do it all again, for my "Lessons Learned" column in Bigger...
Gary Miller
higher income investor
Just recently got onto Bigger pockets looking for real estate investment. I am a physician, 59, and recently got out of financial debt associated with divorce and custody issues and am in a much better position at thi...
Eric Reichelt
Break even cash flow, why or why not?
I've brought this topic up elsewhere, but would love to hear more input from seasoned but and hold investors. Let's assume only the givens to making money exist on these, meaning no appreciation or rental increase....
Brian Garrett
Newby trying his first total house renovation
Hello everyone,I am a newbie to the whole real estate investment world and am looking to move on my first property if possible. I have been reading books and I have been studying everything I can. But due to some issu...
William Johnny
Pay off debt first or invest first
I’m 22 and have a 16k balance im tuition that i need to pay. I’m currently paying 250-500 a month because that’s what I can afford right now. I want to invest in real estate by using the BRRRR method. The thing is I w...
Steve Candor
Is the listing agent lying? Ever caught the listing agent lying?
This is hard game to play. The listing agent says there's an offer on the table. Then says it's pretty close to ask. No contingencies. 2 weeks to close. All cash. I think for some reason her and the owner are lying to...
Karl Kauper
Worst-Case Scenario Eviction - Massachusetts
For a 3-bed, 2-bath house in Sutton, MA (good school system), if I screen very carefully (high credit score, work history, no evictions, etc.), please describe for me the worst-case scenario for an eviction process if...