Jason Bales
Understanding Housing Vouchers
2 January 2025 | 2 replies
I get a lot of questions about housing vouchers and how you determine rent amount allowed.
Each housing authority (HA) provides a voucher amount determined by bedroom and some further define it by zip code or city w...
Laurieann Frazier-Duarte
Commercial real estate
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you want some very broad strokes that are asset class specific, but not location specific.Highest risk and return to lowest risk and return, offices is at the top.
Tony Schmucker
New Investor Seeking Advice on Relocating and House Hacking
21 January 2025 | 19 replies
The range is broad due to the differences in median home prices across these locations i.e.
Isaac Watson
Top Tips For Purchasing Small Multi-Family Through Creative Financing
12 January 2025 | 3 replies
Answering your question is hard as this is a pretty broad question.Sourcing deals.
Tove Fox
Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investing?
5 January 2025 | 13 replies
. ;-) There is nothing false wiih what @Henry Clark said.Commercial real estate is broad - Office space, self-storage, Farm, Data centers, residential properties above 4 units, etcIt can be true that one part of commercial real estate is suffering while others is thriving.
Noyessie Hubert
Am I understanding this rent control law correctly
26 December 2024 | 2 replies
I was going through the rent control laws ( I know, should have done that before purchasing the property ), and a section stands out. https://ecode360.com/30526708#42037155Based on what I can read, the rent control chapter doesn't apply to: Dwellings of three and four units, at least one of which is occupied by one or more of the owners thereof.My understanding is that rent control doesn't apply to owner-occupied multi-units.
Polat Caglayan
Detroit or Cleveland?
17 January 2025 | 27 replies
Detroit, all day.Note, I am biased but I also understand facts.
Lee Ripma
Understanding Kansas City Neighborhoods and Zip Codes
25 December 2024 | 12 replies
You don’t get CA level appreciation in Kansas City.Some areas are high crime so need make sure you understand the neighborhood you are investing in, like any city all locations are not equal.Very car centric city, mass transit is not widely used, people don’t walk, they drive outside of a few very walkable locations in heart of the city.
Erick Pena
Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
It may be helpful to analyze each deal as a flip and a BRRRR so you understand why sometimes it works as one but not the other.There will be some people that say it’s not all about the numbers though, and I would agree.
Ryan Treacy
What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Focus on areas with strong rental demand, like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, or near universities like Butler and IUPUI.Maintenance Costs: Indiana weather can be tough on properties, so budget for seasonal maintenance like snow removal and HVAC servicing.Additional AdviceKeep an Emergency Fund: Unexpected repairs or vacancies can arise, so having 3-6 months of expenses saved will help you weather any surprises.Build a Reliable Team: I have lists of contractors, handymen, cleaners and property managers if you'd like me to send.Good luck with your property and future expansion!