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23 July 2018 | 7 replies
The positive camp of my local investors are telling me it is going to transform the area because more people more business moving in will raise the house prices and rents, while the negative camp is saying that the complex will draw all the quality renters in my area so the house prices and rents will actually go down.If you have come across something similar before, please can you comment what was the impact?
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1 August 2018 | 25 replies
The duplex includes tenants who have communicated that they'd like to sign year long leases but we have until October to better understand the quality of the tenants before committing. 4.
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24 July 2018 | 8 replies
Things are signed and put in writing *before* the actionable event happens.I highly recommend you research here on BP's forums and podcasts about how to find quality tenants.
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23 July 2018 | 4 replies
When I buy a SFH, I budget some $ to fix up the houses to make it nice, and attract quality tenants.How to Estimate Future CapEx Expenses on a Rental PropertyRental Property Investing Made Simple
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23 July 2018 | 3 replies
He has always done a great job for our family - he dependable, reasonably priced and does quality workhttp://protouchpainting.usAs a backup, my property manager uses the guys below.
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24 July 2018 | 3 replies
Hi @Branson FieldsAssuming you mean the one on James, the RPR shows it as $219K so that's a positive.
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6 November 2018 | 12 replies
Prop 10 contains a hidden loophole requiring taxpayers to pay the initiative supporters’ legal bills for participating in certain lawsuits, even if they lose and even if their position is frivolous.
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24 July 2018 | 3 replies
My main issue was not losing my positions in my other accounts, thus the need for a personal loan or a collateral loan of some kind.
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28 August 2018 | 110 replies
Start studying as much information as you can about real estate investing.Step 5: Figure out how to live off W (less then you earn)Step 6: Open a savings account and put your savings into it (X+Y+Z)-W= S (Savings)Step 7: Offer to help another real estate investor do anything they need in return for mentoring you.Step 8: Listen to positive people daily who are motivating.
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25 July 2018 | 2 replies
. $10,500 down payment (10%) 2. 5% interest rate 3. 20 year amortization schedule with option to pay it off soonerThat NETs me $364/month in positive cash flow which I'm good with (ROI = 44%)Thanks in advance for any assistance or deals that you've done.