Ali Boone
So much for out-of-state cash flow... I just bought locally in LA
Oh yes, it happened. This "out-of-state only, I only want cash flow, and I never want to landlord" investor just bought a negative cash flow property in Los Angeles (Venice) and I'm now a landlord.You've heard me talk...
Erin Attwood
Rise and Grind... New to the BP Community!
Hey hey!
My name is Erin and I'm stoked to be part of the BP community. Completely new to all of this but very eager to learn and get my fee wet.
I live in San Diego, CA and am not even completely sure what exactly...
Corey M.
Renting out Primary residence - tax implications
As noted in another post, I'm considering renting out my LA condo, which will be cash flow negative in the range of $500/mo. I bought the house for $320k with 20% down, did a cash out refi recently and got a new $420k...
Dennis O'Banion
Is break even or less on rental ever ok?
Looking toward retirement which I would like to begin in 10-12 years, I am two years into my first rental in Denton TX which is returning around 11.5 ROI% and $360 per month cash flow after expenses on a 30 year note....
Jason Branum
I need help running these numbers! Big purchase (make or break) 20 unit 2bd 1.5 bath apartment. I have provided the calculator screenshot.
I was given an exclusive lead on a apartment complex purchase and the numbers appear a bit tight. Please help!This is a 20 unit complex within a mile of my house... I'm committing the bigger pockets cardinal sin becau...
Dennis Dougherty
My Initial Idea Getting into Real Estate Investing
So, I am completely new. I don't really know terms or have any type of real understanding when it comes to real estate investing. So, I am going to throw out my thinking on something to get started and wondered if s...
James Marsh
Will Negative Cash Flow Be Okay Here?
Hello all, First time real estate investor and first post. My wife and I have been saving up and ready for our first rental property. I found a property (new build) that is in an up and coming area we really like and ...
Pedro Oliva
Direct mail to buyers?
Im wondering if anyone has had with any success with doing direct mail to cash buyers? Just got a big list but not really sure as to what to do with the info.
Joe Splitrock
Are Single Family Homes or Apartments Better?
I am interested to hear opinions on whether more doors is really better. Lets hear the pros and cons of owning single family homes versus apartments. Give me three or four bullet points on why each is better or worse.
Christian Allen
Growing portfolio will I hit DTI and DSCR wall?
Recently been thinking about how the bank views rental income and your personal debt to income (DTI) ratio. From what I've read and experienced with my two properties, banks will typically take 75% of your rental inco...