Jon S.
Formula? Is equity high enough to justify selling? Sell / Hold?
When comparing sell or hold options, what formulas are most helpful? What is the ratio that drives you to decide one way or the other? I have a bit of equity on a property with very low debt, and it looks like prices ...
Josh Ewin
Financing Ideas for Rental properties
Hi All,
Nice looking forum, I have a feeling I'm going to learn a lot here. I'm learning as much as I can about rental properties and will be picking up my first property in the next 3 months. That being said, I do n...
Nick Sokoloff
First Time Investor Researching Durham/Raleigh NC vs. Columbus OH
I'm new to investing in real estate and am about ready to make my first purchase in an investment property. I was steered towards Columbus OH by an agent I met here on BP. Then, another trusted colleague told me to lo...
Chelle Knijnenburg
Smart Move and screening/finding renters Plano townhouse.
Hello,I have been reading and following many posts. This has given me the courage to pull the trigger. We have decided to rent our townhome in the Shops at Legacy. I have some varied questions.--- Regarding Bigger Poc...
John Simerson
Rent doesnt make mortgage in california, should i sell or hold?
Hi, im in San Diego California I have 2 properties one property that rents for $280 less than my mortgage and the other that rents for $800 less than my mortgage. Both have a pmi i could wash away probably in a year. ...
Marky Suazo
Almost BRRRR: following up on my second deal
A Brief Introduction
I’m sure many of you can appreciate the blissful feeling of completing a deal. There is an unrivaled joy you feel from receiving the first rent check or when the funds from a flip/refinance final...
Matthew Glover
Tear down and build two in Nashville?
Hey BP Community, need your advice!I own half of a zero-lot-line home in Nashville. My neighbor, who owns the other half of the zero-lot-line home wants to sell. The home is located in a very nice area of Nashville o...
George P.
Recession of 2012-2014 and Housing
Lets assume that another recession is on the way, it starts mid-year-2012 and continues until 2013-2014.
How do you think it will affect the Housing market?
What would your strategy if you wanted to prepare for the...
Robert Ruschak
What is the fastest way to scale up as a real estate investor
What is the fastest way to scale up as a real estate investor and create life changing passive/active income?1) Was it investing into several single family homes, building up a successful track record and presenting s...
Joe Garvin
Duplex Investment- Need help with analysis
Need Duplex- asking price $169,900- thinking of offering $159-161KRents: $850 & $750 ($1600) both should be raised to $900Taxes: $1144Down Payment: 30%Below is the report I ran with a purchase price of $159500. T...