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Upgrading building in Gentrifying Neighborhood
1 March 2015 | 13 replies
I'm afraid this was never done and everything has been fly by the seat to whatever situations would come up.
Abou C.
Vinyl plank flooring Vs Carpet?
23 February 2015 | 14 replies
The problem with laminate is it's very vulnerable to moisture and easily ruined by a careless tenant.
Alexander Flores
Good or Bad Idea to Start Investing
24 February 2015 | 10 replies
(I know hoping for appreciation is a no-no)Rent out the spare bedrooms to friends or anyone I can find that is suitable to rent to.Once the 1 year requirement of occupancy comes up, put the home on the market for a reasonable profit.Or decide to rent the home out, in my town rentals that are updated can rent for $1500 easily, all the way to $1800 a month which would result in 500-800 cashflow.
Arthur Zaragoza
Where are the best markets to invest in SFR in the US using the buy, fix, refinance and rent strategy for 2015?
16 May 2015 | 41 replies
Plenty of distressed properties to choose from and easily in your desired price range.
Nicole Starnes
Wholesale Deal...Help analyzing
29 March 2015 | 14 replies
@Nicole Starnes It might be time to step up, and just buy it yourself (for $65k) and then become involved in the other things that make being an REI interesting: arranging for and/or carrying out some rehab; then renting it out for it's positive cash flow (which should easily be generated, because that's why it was a great deal to begin with, right)?
Brandon Turner
What are the key indicators of a good rental market?
3 February 2017 | 63 replies
I also look at college housing often which I know is not ideal for everyone, but they seem to rent out pretty easily when there are three universities within 5 miles of each other.
Anthony Micklus
Is there any hope for me?
25 February 2015 | 4 replies
But without it, he can't or can't do it as easily.
Jacob Forbis
Cost of Living Comparison
24 February 2015 | 1 reply
This article is talking about Software developer and engineer salaries, not real estate, but I think it can easily be applied.http://tgeonetta.com/cost-of-living-vs-salary-best...There is a lot of talk on BP about where to get the best return, what states are better for investing, etc.
Melissa B.
new construction-- how to proceed in the initial stages?
26 February 2015 | 12 replies
When you interview them, ask for a cost breakdown so that you can easily compare the different fees.
Ryan Cauzza
New Investor with capital
25 October 2017 | 25 replies
Think of something that already has management in place so it's not on you to stabilize it from the start.If you'd really rather put the money in the stock market, but are forced to keep it in real estate, then I'd be looking at buying just one tri or quadplex in a desirable area (or commercial, if you're inclined) - those will run you over $1M and you can easily hire a property manager to handle it for you.