Hi all,My husband, Eli, and I are ready to meet some of our local BP community face to face.  I'm thinking about planning a little informal gathering here in Tacoma (probably @ the Ram down on the Tacoma waterfront), ...

I understand this rule and why I must use it. BUT, is there any other criteria that should be consider? Do I ever go down to 1.75% or say (rent x 55) for example? OR is this the 2% the minimal I should ever use.

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One year ago, I purchased a property for $550k and signed a tenant to a 10 year lease.  The proprietor was a coffee shop/bookstore that was operating down the street.  They wanted to expand as well as offer food and a...

Hello-I’m looking at a 4 plex with an asking price of 950K (California!) and annual rent of roughly 77K.  As I read through the forums and google, I’m seeing 1% rules for cash flow and 50% rules for NOI and expenses. ...

I have a builder offering me a rehab for $119,900. He will take a 2nd for $24,000 that will serve as my down payment. After a couple of on time payments, he will then forgive the 2nd mortgage leaving me with a purchas...

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I'm looking to invest in real estate in Texas, Florida, Nevada or Arizona. I want an investment property, either a house or condo, and I want to spend about 100k to 150k. My first choice would be a two bedroom ...

So we have found a steal from a distressed landlord. He had put a new roof on, replaced the AC, got tenants in there. Then unfortunately his wife got in an accident and the tenant stopped paying at the same time.

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Hello all, This is kind of a personal rant/ reflection so by no means do I expect many to read this. I'm at a crossroads in my life. I am frustrated with my job, and cannot take it anymore. It is at the point where I ...

Good day BP!  I am interested in buy and hold's of multiple MF vacant properties located in the Historic District of Wilmington, DE (West Center City, Trinity Vicinity and Quaker Hill).  Most of them are also owned by...

Greetings Fellow BPers,I have a few buy and holds and am in need of some advice on one that has nose dived. I have a condo that was cash flowing nicely up until about a few months ago ( $1250 Rent -$802.21 PITI & ...