Tawny Bloom
Buy or rent hot water heater?
Our tenants just signed a new 12 month lease starting June 1st. Yesterday we noticed that the hot water heater for that unit needs to be replaced. We have two options for replacement: 1)buy a new one (we own the cur...
Toby Russell
Which is better?20% vs 15% down with PMI??
Looking at different lender and most are 20%. Everyone know that but I found one that is 15% down but with PMI Insurrance. How do the numbers workout when PMI is factored in? Which is better
Brandon Mendez
AirDNA Reports and Rentalizer
My wife and I are considering purchasing our first rental property with the intent of utilizing it as a short term rental property through Airbnb. It is a studio unit in a condo building that allows short term rentals...
Account Closed
New loan or home equity loan/refinance
I have my primary home and one rental property. I have 100k equity in primary and 200k equity in rental house. I would like to buy another house before rates go up, probably live in it and turn my current house into a...
Evan P Stegman
First property BRRRR
Hello Everyone,
In October of 2021 I bought my first triplex aiming towards doing the BRRRR Method. It was a Triplex that cost $317,000 in Cincinnati, Ohio more specifically the EastWalnut Hills area. When I purchase...
Tee Ward
Difficult to rent out unit with only one bathroom on lower level?
I'm having second thoughts on a property I was ready to make an offer on. It's a 2 unit property. The basement of the property can only be accessed through the lower unit which is 1 bed/1 bath. The upper unit is 3 ...
Aaron D Young
RE fees to consider if FSBO
Good afternoon,I am looking at a FSBO. The seller says they are flexible on the price since they are avoiding RE fees. Are the fees just the 6% RE commission or are there other fees I could consider when making a coun...
Daniella Steinberg
Depreciation and Tax benefits in proforma
Hi - does anyone include an estimate of tax savings based on tax deductible items into their proforma? I know it is not truly part of 'total return' but I would like to include it in someway to help analyze the TOTAL ...
Carlos Flores
Did anyone attend REI Expo 2012 in Dallas?
Did anyone here attend the REI Expo in Dallas (Richardson, TX) this past weekend (Jan 28 & 29)? My question is targeted towards attendees, not sponsors or exhibitors. Thanks!
Bart Slak
Reducing Utility Costs
I purchased an 11-unit apartment building 6 months ago. The water bill is much higher than the historical average. Any ideas for a diagnostic test that could help me determine way the usage is so much higher. Occupanc...