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1140 - How to Calculate a M...

11.28.2023

You can leverage your real estate investments by borrowing money to afford a higher purchase price. Knowing how to calculate a mortgage payment is important to make significant business decisions when adding to your real estate portfolio. Typical Costs Included ...

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11.28.2023 1140 - How to Calculate a Mortgage Payment by Samantha Hawrylack You can leverage your real estate investments by borrowing money to afford a higher purchase price. Knowing how to calculate a mortgage payment is important to make significant business decisions when adding to your real estate portfolio. Typical Costs Included ...
11.27.2023 1139 - Real Estate Investment Trusts: Are They a Good Career Path? by Samantha Hawrylack Have you always had your eye on getting into the real estate industry? Maybe you aren’t keen on working as a real estate agent but know you want to be involved in the industry somehow. You may be a great ...
11.26.2023 1138 - What Is Net Operating Income (NOI) In Real Estate? by Heather Orr Net operating income (NOI) is a fundamental real estate valuation method for real estate investors. NOI helps you calculate an investment property’s potential real estate revenue. The NOI formula is straightforward and easy to calculate, whether you need to predict ...
11.25.2023 1137 - Want to Increase Short-Term Rental Bookings? Make an Instagram Account by Liz Zack You spend way too much time on Instagram (and TikTok and Pinterest and…), and guess what—your potential short-term rental guests do too. Why miss an opportunity to get in front of them when they’re dreaming about their next getaway? Why ...
11.24.2023 1136 - Form 8825: How to Accurately Track Your Rental Income and Expenses by Cyrus Vanover Although filling out IRS tax forms each year isn’t any fun, it is a necessary part of real estate investing. Thankfully, the tax forms for rental properties aren’t complicated. If you are investing as a member of a partnership or ...
11.23.2023 1135 - 30 Ways To Find Good Real Estate Deals In 2023 Wondering how to find good real estate deals? Let us count the ways! We’ve come up with 30 different methods to find real estate deals in today’s competitive real estate market. As a real estate investor, you’re probably familiar with ...
11.22.2023 1134 - Assumable Mortgage: What Is It, How It Works, Pros & Cons by Brian Carberry An assumable mortgage is when a home buyer takes over the seller’s existing mortgage. When assuming a mortgage, the same terms and conditions from the seller’s mortgage are transferred to the buyer. A mortgage loan assumption means the buyer does ...
11.21.2023 1133 - Home Appraisal: How It Works and How Much It Costs by Samantha Hawrylack The home appraisal is a big part of the home buying process, especially if you need a mortgage loan. Lenders require appraisals to ensure the home is worth enough money to lend to investors to purchase the home. Since investment ...
11.20.2023 1132 - IX Ways To Learn About Real Estate Investing by Ashley Friedman Real estate investing, if done right, can create endless opportunities. Real estate is an awesome income producer with the right investment and jumpstarts your way to complete financial freedom. Many real estate investors become successful through the process of learning. ...
11.19.2023 1131 - Washington, D.C. Real Estate Market—Prices & Trends in 2023 by Dave Meyer The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area has one of the strongest real estate markets in the United States. With a large population, high incomes, and a well-diversified labor market, D.C. has a strong foundation for sustained economic growth. And, because the ...
11.18.2023 1130 - What’s Next For DSCR Loans? Updates For 2024 and Beyond by Robin Simon Throughout the past year, this series of articles has comprehensively covered DSCR loans. We have discussed how to get the best rate and terms, how to use advanced strategies to maximize return, and a long list of FAQs (part 1 ...
11.17.2023 1129 - How Much Does a Tiny House Cost: A Guide For Investors by Heather Orr The tiny homes market is predicted to grow by a staggering $3.57 billion between 2022 and 2026, according to a Global Tiny Homes Market report. While trends like the off-grid and tiny house movement may have caused some to dismiss ...
11.16.2023 1128 - DSCR Loans Glossary: Rental Property Loan Terms & Acronyms to Know by Robin Simon Navigating the world of financing rental properties can be overwhelming for even experienced real estate investors. There are tons of terms, phrases, and acronyms that can cause confusion, and real estate finance is also notorious for misnomers and multiple terms ...
11.15.2023 1127 - Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest? When you have a limited amount of money coming in each paycheck, it can be very easy to have conflicting financial goals, such as: Achieving financial independence. Paying off real estate (such as an investment property or personal home). Asking ...
11.14.2023 1126 - The 3 Phases of Your Financial Life—Where Are You? by Paul Moore How often do you ask the big questions of life? Why am I here? What was I put on the planet to do? Who ate the Outback leftovers that I clearly marked in the company fridge? Semi-boneless ham—does it have ...
11.13.2023 1125 - How to Navigate Today’s Real Estate Market: Tips From 3 Industry Experts by Corrina Allen From inflation to interest rate hikes to low inventory and elevated prices, today’s market can give some real estate investors pause. Industry volatility can set off emotional reactions in investors who haven’t fortified themselves against the ups and downs of ...
11.12.2023 1124 - Tulsa Real Estate Market—Prices & Trends in 2023 by Dave Meyer Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an exciting real estate market featuring strong population growth, job growth, and cash flow potential. The area has an excellent economic climate to support great investing returns well into the future. Here, we’ll cover the following: Home ...
11.11.2023 1123 - The Housing Market Has Outperformed My Expectations—Here’s My Mid-Year Housing Recap and Predictions by Dave Meyer As we pass the midpoint of 2023, it’s a good time to take a look at what’s happened in the housing market so far this year and consider what could happen in the second half of the year. The big ...
11.10.2023 1122 - Short-Term Rental Loans: What Are the Options and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up? by Robin Simon Short-term rentals continue to be one of the hottest areas of real estate investing in 2023. Despite some market volatility, slow down, and saturation in some areas, smart, professional short-term rental investors continue to thrive, expand, and scale. What separates ...
11.09.2023 1121 - How To Calculate Cap Rate For Investment Properties by Paul Moore part 2 If you’re new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you’d like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by ...
11.08.2023 1120 - How To Calculate Cap Rate For Investment Properties by Paul Moore part 1 If you’re new to real estate investing, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder how to determine which properties to buy. Optimally, you’d like to get a handle on which investments will be the most profitable before jumping in—and you can—by ...
11.07.2023 1119 - 6 Effective Ways to Increase Lease Renewal Rates and Keep Great Tenants by Alondra Segoviano One of the easiest ways to establish a consistent income stream is by improving lease renewal rates among your tenants. Doing so can help you avoid turnover costs that quickly add up and help you retain tenants you’ve enjoyed renting ...
11.06.2023 1118 - Capital Expenditures (CapEx): Definition, Formula, Examples by Brian Carberry Capital expenditure (CapEx) is a common term for many businesses and real estate investors. Understanding CapEx and how it’s calculated is important for knowing how much rent to charge each month to ensure long-term profitability. It can help you prepare ...
11.05.2023 1117 - Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney on Your Investment Team by Jane Meggitt A real estate attorney is required at closing in many states. Even if your state doesn’t demand that a real estate lawyer appear, having a legal professional representing your interests is usually a good idea. When you’re investing in real ...
11.04.2023 1116 - When is it Truly the Best Time to Get Into Real Estate? by Brian Tepfer In the first half of 2023, only 14 of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands. That’s down from 19 out of every 1,000 during the same period in 2019 and represents the lowest share in at least a decade. Needless ...
11.03.2023 1115 - Loan to Value Ratio (LTV): What Is It & How to Calculate It by Scott Gibson The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is a key metric mortgage lenders use to assess their risk of lending you money. Most lenders use the LTV ratio, credit score, debt-to-income ratio, interest rate, and property value when processing your mortgage application. The ...
11.02.2023 1114 - The Overlooked Aspect of Short-Term Rentals: Furnishing—Here’s What You Should Do by Liz Zack For some of us, the most fun part of the real estate journey is actually furnishing and decorating your STRproperties (Okay, the revenue part is pretty great, too). But purchasing a house worth of furniture in a matter of days ...
11.01.2023 1113 - Should I Invest in a Neighborhood with an HOA? by Ashley Friedman When investors set out to find a new investment, they’ll likely come across an HOA property. Unless you know exactly what an HOA property entails, you may be left asking yourself, “Should I invest in a property with an HOA?” ...
10.31.2023 1112 - DSCR Loans: The Short-Term Rental Investor’s Secret Weapon to Scaling Their Business by Daniel Ramirez When it comes to investing in real estate, securing the right type of financing plays a crucial role in any successful transaction. This principle holds even more truth for investors aspiring to venture into the short-term rental space—a burgeoning sector ...
10.30.2023 1111 - Three Successful Experts Gave Us Their Best Advice on Short-Term Rentals—Here’s What They Said by Liz Zack When you’re self-managing short-term rentals (STRs), you will eventually need a system. Maybe you can get away with chatting with your guests directly in the native VRBO interface with one or two doors, but as soon as you scale much ...
10.29.2023 1110 - Buying A House With An LLC: What Investors Need To Know by Scott Gibson Buying a house with an LLC has many benefits for real estate investors. When the limited liability company owns the property, you can access tax benefits and asset protection. You may also find it easier to partner with other investors. ...
10.28.2023 1109 - BRRRR Loans: What Are the Options, and How Do DSCR Loans Stack Up? by Robin Simon The BRRRR method of real estate investing continues to be one of the most-used strategies in 2023. With interest rates elevated yet property values remaining resilient, finding cash flow with a reasonable down payment is an incredible challenge. However, the ...
10.27.2023 1108 - WalletHub Ranked the 182 Best Markets to Rent In—Where Should You Be Investing? by Moriah Costa It might be expensive to buy, but rental prices are also rising across the U.S. While some might think it might be better to rent than own, in some cases, that’s not always the case. Inflation has drastically impacted rental ...
10.26.2023 1107 - Top 5 Build-to-Rent Housing Markets for Cash Flow and Appreciation in 2023 by Zach Lemaster Investing in real estate isn’t something that involves using just one strategy. The best strategy for you depends on the type of investor you are and the current market dynamics. In 2023, build-to-rent (BTR) is quickly becoming the most effective ...
10.25.2023 1106 - Foreclosure Activity Continues to Steadily Increase as COVID Era Policies End by Moriah Costa Foreclosures across the U.S. are on the rise and nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to real estate data firm ATTOM. ATTOM’s midyear foreclosure activity report found that foreclosure activity has been gradually increasing over the last few quarters as COVID-related policies ...
10.24.2023 1105 - New Bill in Congress Seeks to End Depreciation Advantage for These Investors by Lindsay Frankel Earlier this month, Democratic lawmakers introduced a new bill designed to disincentivize investors from buying up single-family homes. The bill, known as the Stop Predatory Investing Act, would eliminate interest and depreciation deductions for investors who acquire 50 or more ...
10.23.2023 1104 - What Documents Do You Need for a DSCR Loan? by Robin Simon DSCR loans, while still a relatively new product, continue to expand in use and popularity for investors looking to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Throughout 2023, we have published several articles on DSCR loans, introducing the BiggerPockets community to ...
10.22.2023 1103 - Morningstar Says Housing Affordability Will Rebound by 2025—What are the Talking About? by Sandy Yong In a recent economic outlook by Morningstar, the housing market affordability is currently mimicking the peak of the housing bubble in 2006. This similarity is due to a combination of mortgage rate hikes, rising home prices, and income levels. In ...
10.21.2023 1102 - NAICS Code For Real Estate: What It Is & How To Find It by Chris Bibey As a real estate investor, you should understand the NAICS code that relates to your industry. This article discusses the finer details of this code system and its impact on your business. What Is a NAICS Code? The North American ...
10.20.2023 1101 - A Different Path to Real Estate Investing in Turbulent Times by Paul Moore I recently got an unexpected lunch invitation. The most successful real estate developer I know made a beeline for me in the church lobby. He requested lunch as soon as possible. We met for lunch the next day. We hadn’t ...
10.19.2023 1100 - Institutional Investors are Buying Up Affordable Housing in Droves—Are They on to Something? by Peter Neill Large investors expanding their affordable housing portfolios has recently become a notable trend in the real estate market. Nuveen, the investment management division of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), made headlines with its acquisition of a ...
10.18.2023 1099 - Why the Massive Real Estate Empire You Think You Want Won’t Give You the Life You Imagine by Chad Carson part 2 Think big! Accumulate hundreds or even thousands of units. Use economies of scale. Syndicate. Benefit from maximum leverage. In other words: Go big or go home. Aren’t these the messages we hear so often here on BiggerPockets? Aren’t the biggest ...
10.17.2023 1098 - Why the Massive Real Estate Empire You Think You Want Won’t Give You the Life You Imagine by Chad Carson part 1 Think big! Accumulate hundreds or even thousands of units. Use economies of scale. Syndicate. Benefit from maximum leverage. In other words: Go big or go home. Aren’t these the messages we hear so often here on BiggerPockets? Aren’t the biggest ...
10.16.2023 1097 - How To Find Wholesale Real Estate Properties For Sale by Cyrus Vanover Wholesaling is a popular strategy that many real estate investors use to earn money from homes without owning them. They get to avoid dealing with maintenance issues, tenants, and other landlord issues necessary with other strategies. If you are interested ...
10.15.2023 1096 - The Unraveling of Insurance: How the Industry Turned Upside Down and Protecting Your Short-Term Rentals Got Harder by Darren Pettyjohn The internet altered the world, and for the most part, it was a good thing. Most products and services got better, but not insurance—it got lost. Before the internet, the insurance sector centered around an agent-driven business model in which ...
10.14.2023 1095 - X Ways to Find Off Market Properties For Sale in 2023 Many successful real estate investors know the secret of finding and buying off-market properties. While discovering these deals may be tricky, you may stumble upon a great and lucrative real estate investment if you know how to find off-market properties. ...
10.13.2023 1094 - Real Estate Mentor: Where to Find The Best For You & What They Do by Scott Trench Real estate mentors are very powerful allies to have in your corner. They’re real estate industry experts with years of experience and wonderful teachers who can help guide you through the most challenging problems and provide the most relevant guidance ...
10.12.2023 1093 - 12 Successful Real Estate Marketing Strategies All Investors Should Use by Ashley Friedman If you’re a real estate investor that needs help marketing, you’re not alone. A dedicated real estate marketing plan allows real estate professionals to generate additional leads and revenue. The world of real estate is highly competitive, so having an ...
10.11.2023 1092 - HELOC vs Home Equity Loan: Pros & Cons For Investors by Samantha Hawrylack Choosing between a HELOC vs. home equity loan is a big decision. HELOCs have variable interest rates and home equity loans have fixed rates, but that’s not the only difference. Check out how they compare to see which makes the ...
10.10.2023 1091 - How to Buy a Vacation Rental Property by Scott Gibson Buying a vacation rental property can bring lucrative returns for real estate investors. A vacation home can generate high rental income, provide tax breaks, and give you a second home for your own vacations. However, ensuring a good return on ...

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