Taylor Phillips
H03/Master policy for townhomes
I own an attached townhome in a coastal area and the exterior insurance is covered by the Hoa master policy. Premiums have increased substantially for the coming year for the HOA master policy that covers the common a...
Joel Johnson
Common Areas in a House Hack (Taxes)
I just purchased a new, larger home. I am house hacking and renting out one of the rooms. I use TurboTax for my taxes every year and they want to know what percentage of my home is being rented? Do I get to count any ...
Rob Randle
How much to factor in for these expenses
Evaluating a triplex in NJ. The property has separate gas heaters and electric meters. In the description it mentions that "landlord pays water, hot water, and common area electric." & "tenant is responsible fo...
Tyler Puzio
Commercial Lease in a mixed use building
I recently purchased a mixed use building with a partner; the commercial space is on the smaller side but I have interest from an individual who would like to open up a salon. Any suggestions on the type of lease I sh...
Drew Harris
1st House Hack Renting Rooms
Hey BP,
I'm in the process of purchasing a 5 bedroom 2 bath property owner-occupied. I'm in the Fort Worth, TX area. Any guidance on the following would be really helpful for me as a newbie in this:
1. What is best ...
Anthony Liguori
Is Kansas City, MO good market for OOS investors??
I ran into a property that was seller financed and seems like a good deal.. I was told that the house is a non- conforming property and would not qualify for conventional financing (which is OK with me) . It was a on...
Vince Futia
Student Housing
Hello to all;I'm a newbie to BP. I'm expanding my portfolio to holdings of real-estate. I have had several years of experience in student housing (the paying side). Would like to hear from those who deal in this niche...
Matthew Grabarczyk
Advice for my first deal
10 unit, 1bd/1bath studios.
Rents @600 each.
Asking 150k but the caveat is the owner pays all utilities.
What are your thoughts on this scenario for a first deal?
Trey Eaton
RUBS vs Sub-Metering Lakewood, OH (Cleveland)
Hi all, I recently purchased my first small apartment building (11Units) in Lakewood, OH. The utilities (water, rubbish removal, boiler gas, domestic gas, and common area lighting) are paid by owner. The electricity i...
Paul O'Connor
Help please! First time multifamily/commercial investor
Help me please! I have the opportunity to buy a unique, rural, multifamily and commercial property… but I don’t know the things to look out for or to ask about or what to look up during my due diligence period. It’ll ...