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7 January 2025 | 12 replies
Create rooms within existing square footage, look into ADU properties, etc.
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1 January 2025 | 4 replies
If I got a home equity loan for Property 1 and used the proceeds as downpayment for Property 2 and then got a 2nd loan for the remaining 75% purchase price for Property 2, when I sell Property 2, can I use the Property 1 loan as part of the cost basis for computing Property 2 capital gains?
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3 January 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $630,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Completely gutted this property, brand new electrical, furnace, propane, finished basement to create separate unit.New garage with rental unit.
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26 December 2024 | 9 replies
Not every area has multifamily properties everywhere.
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4 January 2025 | 2 replies
PLUS, you can buy 4-5X as many properties.
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7 January 2025 | 22 replies
It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.
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6 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hello, I have a property i purchased for $165k with an ARV of $350k.
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3 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hello,My wife and I recently found a property that fits all of the things we are looking for, perfect location, price, rooms, etc. except for one problem: The previous owner was a smoker :( Does anyone have experience buying/renting out/living in a home previously owned by smokers?
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5 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey BP, I recently purchased my second investment property!
3 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Ana Escudero Property insurance renewals have been challenging the past few years, but there’s some stability with carriers heading into 2025.