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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $65,000
Cash invested: $85,000
We put in an offer on day 1 of listing. The home was for sale on 10 vacant lots and ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $480,000
Cash invested: $45,000
6bd 2bth, rent-by-the-room house hack in Barnum West, Denver, CO.
What mad...
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Hello all, so I'm finding that what looks like an easier way to get started in this world is to go to the areas no one else is willing to go. I keep hearing the term "slum lord" in reference to people who own multiple...
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Hello all,
I am currently saving up for a STR and was looking at big bear as a possible location. I have seen some members say that it isnt possible to have a cash flow STR in Big Bear. And some that say they hav...
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With the low refi rates out there, I'm wondering if this is now the better option to finance my first time rental property. Needing $40K for the DP, if I use my current HELOC with a 3.75% rate (assuming it says aroun...
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Unless you were in a place with no serious population of locals, the best way to keep renting out your furnished vacation rentals is not to chase a few nurses for a couple of months. there are still a lot of people lo...
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I want to secure a Home Equity Line of Credit just in case we want to move quickly on a property purchase sometime in the next couple of years. Having the HLOC feels like a stronger position (potentially use it to ma...
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First of all, I want to say I am ashamed that I have known about and have utilized biggerpockets a number of times but have not been active on the forums. I know I've done myself a disservice on all fronts because I'...
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Hello Everyone,I am looking to break into the real estate industry. I have read a lot of books, listened to a ton of BiggerPockets podcasts and have spoken with industry professionals. Currently, I have a large cash p...
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Hello,I was recently viewing a 2 unit property that lacked a garage. There is a concrete slab out back. How much value-add should I expect to get if I bought the building and added a garage. My hope is that there is s...