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20 Types of Tenant Scams Every Landlord Needs to Know

By Benilyn Formoso - Suralta on October 15, 2018 | Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Tip List

Tenant Scams Every Landlord Needs to Know

A number of tenant scams happen regularly, victimizing landlords who do not have effective procedures in place for screening renters, collecting rents, and writing the right contract. These scams can pose a great risk to the business. We spoke with the experts who shared the different types of tenant scams every landlord should know and…

Free Net Operating Income (NOI) Calculator

By Allison Bethell on October 8, 2018 | Calculators, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing

NOI

How to Read Your NOI Calculator Results The rules of thumb for net operating income are typically: NOI should be positive on an income-producing property. NOI is typically calculated on a yearly basis. NOI does not include your monthly mortgage payments. NOI is typically used to figure out cap rate, ROI, and cash flow to…

Top 20 Benefits of Investing in Real Estate from the Pros

By Benilyn Formoso - Suralta on October 4, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, Tip List

Benefits of Investing in Real Estate

When done correctly, real estate is one of the most popular and profitable investments with a lot of potential for success. Real estate investing offers many advantages, and investors can enjoy a steady income flow that may lead to financial freedom. We spoke with the industry experts who shared the various benefits of investing in…

Adjustable Rate Mortgage: ARM Rates, Types & More

By Allison Bethell on October 3, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

arm

An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM), or variable rate mortgage, is a home loan that has a periodically changing interest rate. Typically, the initial rate on an adjustable rate mortgage is lower than on fixed rate mortgages, averaging 4.38 percent. That rate can climb during the loan term, making ARM loans more unpredictable and riskier over…

Free Cap Rate Calculator for Real Estate Investors

By Allison Bethell on October 1, 2018 | Calculators, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing

cap rate formula

A cap rate is a rate that helps real estate investors evaluate an investment property. Our free cap rate calculator generates a property’s net operating income and cap rate based on inputs including property value, gross income and operating expenses. Investors can then decide whether the property is a good value. Capitalization Rate Calculator Rule…

Rental Property Calculator: Rent, ROI, & Cash Flow

By Allison Bethell on October 1, 2018 | Calculators, Real Estate Investing, Rental Property

rental income calculator

A rental property calculator helps a property owner determine the return on investment, cap rate, and cash flow on a rental property. Inputs you’ll need include property value, monthly income, property expenses, and vacancy rate. Investors typically use a rental income calculator to evaluate a potential rental property and decide if it’s a good investment…

Buy-and-Hold Real Estate Investing: The Ultimate Guide

By Allison Bethell on September 26, 2018 | Real Estate Investing, Rental Property, Ultimate Guide

buy and hold real estate investing

Buy-and-hold real estate investing is the purchase of rental property with the intention of holding it for a long period. It is the most common real estate investing strategy, with investors expecting to receive monthly rental income and future appreciation. A good return on investment (ROI) on buy-and-hold real estate is 9 percent or more…

Net Operating Income for Real Estate Investors: How to Calculate NOI Formula

By Allison Bethell on September 24, 2018 | Calculators, Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing

Net operating income (NOI) is a calculation of the income generated by a real estate investment. It measures the amount of cash flow generated by an investment property after operating expenses but before principal and interest payments, capital expenditures, depreciation, and amortization. Investors use NOI to determine the value and profitability of an income-producing property….

Carrying Costs on Real Estate Investments – 2018

By Allison Bethell on September 19, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

carrying costs

Real estate carrying costs are the costs an owner must pay on an investment property during the time he or she owns it. The most common carrying costs are paid monthly and include utilities, mortgage payments, taxes, property insurance and more. These carrying costs apply to both fix-and-flip investors and buy-and-hold investors. What Are Carrying…

Balloon Mortgages: Rates, Payment & More

By Allison Bethell on September 12, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

A balloon mortgage is a loan in which a large portion of the principal is repaid in one payment at the end of the term. Investors use a balloon mortgage to qualify for a higher loan amount, lower rates, and lower monthly payments. Balloon mortgage rates typically start around 4.5 percent with five- to seven-year…

Capitalization Rate Formula & What a Good Cap Rate Is

By Allison Bethell on August 27, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is

A capitalization rate, or cap rate, is used by real estate investors to evaluate an investment property and show its potential rate of return, helping decide if they should purchase the property. The cap rate formula is cap rate = net operating income/current property value. A good cap rate is typically higher than 4 percent….

Financing REO Properties: 2 Types of REO Loans

By Allison Bethell on August 17, 2018 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, Ultimate Guide

financing reo properties

An REO is a piece of real estate that is owned by a lender after that property was unsuccessfully offered at a foreclosure auction. Financing real estate owned (REO) properties typically is done with two types of REO loans: hard money loans and conventional mortgages. REO loan rates are 4.5% to 12% with terms of…

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