![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1373948/small_1621511731-avatar-scottr247.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We attended an event that had renowned author, podcaster, and 2000 plus door owner, Rod Khleif. During his presentation, he made a point of why multi-family was so exciting that caught my ear. He spoke about the valua...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/889616/small_1621505053-avatar-markg196.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am currently in the process of reviewing a few options for our first rental property purchase and I was wondering what a typical return looks like on financed investments? I have read that the basic rule of thumb is...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/479223/small_1621478495-avatar-robp19.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I bought a house in Costa Rica, using partially money from my 401k through a covid distribution, which meant I escaped the 10% penalty but still am liable for income tax.I'm 59, and took out approximately $200k. This...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1296689/small_1621511091-avatar-christines97.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I need a little feedback. This is my formula for running numbers on a property (it's faster than running a million BP reports). We're using a HELOC for our downpayment (that's the G-column), and I'm calculating CapEx,...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2584346/small_1668111556-avatar-kais26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
View report
*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.My first time trying to analyze a deal... be gentle. :)I actually really like this property. I've been l...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2452278/small_1677611170-avatar-tyreekk.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does stashing away for vacancy really mean anything? The idea behind stashing for maintenance and Cap-Ex make sense, but for vacancy, say you start out with a new rental, and you put away 3-5% for vacancy per month. L...
I am currently house hacking and want to know what the best way is to maximize return on Schedule E. 1. Dividing expenses - I see some post saying that I should just divide the unit by half. In my case, my tenants spa...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2259905/small_1694669680-avatar-jonathanj235.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm been a homeowner since 2011, long story short I got way too much house (2500 sq feet, 4 bedrooms [to house a blended family], etc) for my income at the time, and the legal issues I had shorty after closing didn't ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/204129/small_1621433012-avatar-halloffamehome.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone,I have a property ready to get under contract. We're still negotiating, so this is a "worst case scenario (at the price now)" situation. Asking for thoughts and opinions. This will be my first home whi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/723683/small_1621496126-avatar-catthegrape.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP'ers!I ran across an MLS for a 5-plex today that is 4 1-bedroom units with a 3 bedroom/3bath attached on the backside and listed as a townhome. I have been speaking with my mortgage broker to see if there's any w...