All Forum Posts by: Zeke Liston

Hello all I'm currently hacking my house that has an ADU dwelling that generates income, I bought this property intending to leave and rent the house that I currently reside in (2 bed 1 bath) I currently have a very good interest rate locked in here from 2022 that I don't want to lose or have my mortgage called due from leaving here, I live here for very cheap with the income from the ADU. I'm getting ready to make my next move in 2025 and I'm contemplating on staying here and buying a multi family property as an investment out of state (only an hour away) which would be a lot less capital and have a lot more land lord friendly laws or buy another multifamily as a primary residence locally and hack that property I'm single and live alone. What are the pros and cons of each situation?

As we close out 2024 and look forward to 2025, NAR released its 2025 list of top performers in 10 metro markets. NAR considered job growth, financing, renter who plan to purchase a home, migration to these metro markets, number of renters who are planning to buy as well as homeowners who plan to move.

If you plan to actively invest in 2025, see if you can name ONE city/metro region that made the NAR's 2025 TOP PERFORMERS LIST!

I'll start --- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, Arizona - MADE THE 2025 LIST!

Hi all - I own and manage three duplexes in the Boston area (Medford). I have been cautious about raising rents as I try to maintain goodwill with the tenants. It's been less of an issue with my first two properties which cashflow at 3% interest rates, but the latest unit is cash flow negative on a 7% interest rate. Given the cash flow loss on the 7% property, I think I need to remove the emotion and make the right business decision for my portfolio holistically. Medford also just voted to increase property taxes which is another reason to act. 

What is a good system to create around standardizing rent increases where applicable / best way to communicate it to the tenants? Any feedback is welcome!

Looking forward to hearing back from the community.

Hello everyone,

my wife and I want to start our real estate investing journey to boost our wealth and retirement fund. Long-term single or small multifamily rental would be our strategy to go. We live in California at the moment and I have W2 job and my wife a small online business. So we don't have a lot of money to start with. CA is an expensive market and regarding tenant laws in my eyes more complicated/difficult as a rookie landlord. Has anyone experience to share how the get started in a market in a different state? What are things to look our for in this situation? Any tips are welcome. Thank you in advance and happy holidays to everyone.

Denise

I am just getting started in my real estate business.  What tips do you have for someone just getting started?

Hello All and happy holidays!

Excited to learn and get insight on investing in a new market. We are looking to invest in multi family properties in Dayton, Toledo, Cleveland or Columbus Ohio. Happy to make acquaintance with any agents or experienced investors in these markets.

Thanks

Searching for a Multi-Family. Preferably a duplex. Do not mind if it's out of state. With that said I am looking to do minimal work to renovate the home such as painting and adding new appliances. Anything along those lines. Not interested in installing new flooring or new windows. I'm also not trying to go the section8 route either. I am interested in all states/cities. 

Hi everyone,

I’m new to real estate investing and looking for guidance on where to start. I currently live in upstate New York but am considering relocating and would love advice on where to move based on strong real estate markets.

I’m particularly interested in:

• -Investing in either short-term rentals (like Airbnbs) or long-term rental properties.
• -Markets with promising ROI potential and steady demand.
• -Locations that offer a good balance between affordability and growth opportunities, especially for someone new to real estate investing.

If you’ve relocated for real estate opportunities or know of hot markets to consider, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Hi! Novice looking to get into multi family investing in Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati. Currently own my home and two other properties which I do STR and LTR in. Hoping someone could help me get into multi family in these areas for under $150k.

Thanks!

Hey guys! I joined after reading 5-6 of the BP authored books and I've loved growing my understanding of the world of real estate investing.

I made my first investment this summer and my family is partnering to make a few investments in the next year. We're currently deciding whether we'll want to go with a BRRRR vs. turnkey duplexes. Clearly there's a lot more ROI and work for a BRRRR.

After finishing David Greene's BRRRR book and combing the forums, my impression is it'll come down to building the right team and doing our due diligence on finding and analyzing deals, estimated ARV, rehab costs, and rent /demand for an area with the most conservative estimates. I'm looking to understand how the Columbus market may stack up for opportunity in BRRRR's. I'd love any insights for those who are familiar.

Thanks!