Learn Real Estate Investing

Practical answers to the questions investors search for most, plus how Realastat handles each one automatically.

Getting Started

How do I analyze a rental property deal?→How do I know if a rental property is a good investment?→How do I compare multiple rental properties at once?→

Wholesaling

How do I calculate ARV (after repair value)?→What is the 70% rule in real estate wholesaling?→How much should I charge as a wholesale assignment fee?→Assignment vs double close: which should I use?→

Key Metrics

What is a good cash-on-cash return for a rental property?→How do I calculate cash flow on a rental property?→What is DSCR and why does it matter for rental properties?→What is cap rate and how do I calculate it for a rental?→What is break-even rent and why does it matter?→What is a good price-to-rent ratio for a rental property?→

Financing

What is a DSCR loan?→How much should I put down on a rental property?→

Underwriting

How do I estimate rental income for a property?→What expenses should I budget for a rental property?→How do I evaluate a rental property in a market I am not familiar with?→

Property Types

How do I analyze a duplex, triplex, or fourplex?→

Advanced Analysis

How do I calculate long-term returns on a rental property?→Can I export my rental property analysis to Excel?→

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