Bjorn Ahlblad
Zillow, Redfin etc are great but don't trust the numbers!
I love Zillow and Redfin, Realtor too.; but I always do my own math especially up front. I really like to use rough estimates, 1% rule, 50% rule, etc. Just don't base it on the numbers you get from the listing. The ta...
Erik Orozco
What do I need to know about closing on my 1st property?
Hello BP Community! I'm days away from closing on my 1st rental property. It's a 4-plex in Weslaco, TX that I will house hack at least for the 1st year. I've done much due diligence and decided to pull the trigger bas...
Adam M.
Commercial Deal - Cash Reserves
I'm evaluating a deal that fell off a while back, but is coming back around. It is a build to suit and the tenant is a publicly traded company in the oil and gas space. The build will be finished in November. Would be...
Ryan Johnston
QUICK - Need a review of my numbers for deal analysis
Hey BP, I'm doubting my numbers right now because the whole first deal thing. I've ran them tons of times and I want to make sure that they're right. Can someone please give me some notes? Thank you!!Property Info:Pur...
Michael Walton
Early Distributions from an IRA for a 1st time home buyer 72(t)
Hi,This is sort of a unique question that I've been struggling to find guidance to online. First, my situation: I own a four-plex that I purchased in May that I do not, nor have I ever resided in. Outside of our l...
Michael B.
Still great deals in SoCal - according to Zillow yes!
I checked out some recently sold properties in Ventura County on Zillow and I noticed that there are still bargains out there in SoCal. For example 12 S Wendy Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA has definitely a market value ove...
Erick Constantino
Brand new and looking to buy a 6 unit property
Hello,
My name is Erick and I currently live in the Philadelphia area. I am brand new to real estate and am looking to buy my first property. Im trying to network wherever I can to find the right people to help me...
Ray Tapay
Financing Multifamily Zoned as Individual for House Hack
While searching for multi families to house hack came across this one but the realtor says the 2 apartments are actually separate and therefore not considered a 2 family home. How would this work in terms of financing...
Jim Workman
Attack of the Josh-Bot
After a year with no profile photo, I finally added one. Within hours the Josh-Bot had taken it down because I was showing my company logo. I thought the photo was appropriate for this group because it shows a 'For ...
Brett Hogan
conventional mortgage for rehab
Is there any information already on BP about using conventional mortgages to cover the purchase and rehab of investment properties? if this is even possible..