Sara Soleimani
Is it a good time to buy rentals in Long Beach?
We have been looking to buy a rental property in Long Beach despite the negative cash flow and high prices. (I know, we kinda have to) and our budget is around 280k-330k. What I have noticed is that the inventory is e...
AJ Smith
Picking Renovations to Increase Cashflow
What renovations are your best bet for raising your property to market rate rents?I had an "Aha!" Moment while analyzing Minneapolis multifamilies with below market rents today: "the right renovations will pay for the...
Jimmy H.
Getting permanent financing for REO apartment
I am looking at purchasing a 72 unit apartment REO in my area. The bank is currently offering 20% down, 300 basis over prime with a 6.75% floor on a 20 year amortization and a 5 year balloon. Apartment is currently 75...
Steve Tom
Wall conditions after tenants moved out
As a first time landlord I am still trying to learn everything that comes with it. This is a long story, so please bear with me.My tenants recently moved out. Over their stay of three years, we were trying to do it ri...
Ian Broadie
Condo / Townhouse Conversion in Washington
Hey!I have a duplex in Gig Harbor and I'd like to do a condo conversion with it. Or a Townhouse. My main question is whether anyone knows an attorney in Washington who has done this in the past who they'd recommend? I...
Julie Gates
I’ve now completed 1.5 evictions on medium term rentals, and I’m not changing a thing
Medium term rentals are the new darling of short term rentals. As a large chunk of the American workforce can now work from anywhere, investors are scrambling to provide great places for these digital nomads to explor...
Nik Parks
Borrowing from my aunt
Hey guys,I looked for a similar thread and couldn't find one. If a similar question has already been answered, feel free to point me in that direction :)Basically, my aunt wants to partner up on REI. However, I think ...
Brent Neuenschwander
Diary of my first Apartment - 5 units!
Hi everyone, I just discovered this forum and after reading through a few posts I thought it would be helpful for me to keep a log of how everything is going with my first real estate investment: a 5 unit building tha...
Matt Smith
1st Airbnb in Tampa Bay area
I just listed my old primary residence on airbnb. Instead of moving all my furnishings to my new place, I figured I would leave them all in place and rent on airbnb. My ultimate goal is to have airbnb across the count...
Laura Thorne
Vetting and Managing General Contractors
I am buying my first rental property through a short sale. The place needs a lot of work and I plan to use a general contractor. How do you make sure you are working with a good one? I am asking for references fro...