Chris Wilson
Does New Inventory Cause Market Prices to Go Down?
I have a condo in downtown Sacramento a few blocks from the new arena. It appraised at 300k with 150k in equity. I am debating on doing a 1031 with the property for 3 out of state rentals that cashflow 250-400/month e...
Mason V.
how should you educate a seller when their price is too high?
I should have asked this before Thursday but, oh well, I’ll ask it now!This past week I found a potential duplex in a decent part of town. I asked the listing agent for rent, costs, remaining loan, etc. she returned a...
Kim Hopkins
Mathematical Connection Between Debt Terms & Cash on Cash Return
After over a decade of doing this, I still don't understand how the debt terms directly affect the Cash on Cash return of a deal. For simplicity, define CAP Rate (:= NOI/Purchase Price) and COC (:= Cash Flow/Total Cas...
Joseph Barbaretta
How much to give a GC upfront?
I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...
Kevin H.
Crypto has better growth and passive income over real estate?
Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...
Ryan Leake
Trying to make sense of residential STR regulations in Austin, TX? Here's what I know
Current status of residential Austin STR regulations:STRs must continue to be licensed, as the City of Austin will continue to enforce STR regulations[7]. In 2016, the city stopped issuing new non-owner occupied STR l...
Max McQueen
Choosing the Right Bank for My Real Estate Investment LLC
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I'm kicking off the new year with an exciting venture: I've just established my own real estate investment LLC!
I'm currently exploring banking options that align well with this specif...
Mich Copper
Incentive to encourage tenants to pay online
Hi,First-time landlord here :) I just got a tenant into my condo (yeah!). To encourage them to pay online on a scheduled recurring basis, I was thinking of offering them a one-time gift certificate. What is an appropr...
Account Closed
Creating a property web site
I am looking to create a web site for our property business. I want it to contain properties, descriptions, abiliy to complete web site online, make online payments, submit service requests, etc. I'm not sure where to...
Zani Semovski
Main entry door knobs
Does anyone know where I can order heavy duty entry door knobs with "do not duplicate" keys?