Eric Benzenhoefer
Project Blog - 11 unit apartment Rehab - SE Houston Texas
Howdy BP,
I will be giving updates on this project periodically. Feel free to ask questions to drive what I write:
Here is where is started, and here is the November update:
Thank for the idea Ji...
Ryan Rogoszewski
Soon to graduate student looking for starting advice
Hey guys, been following for a while and reading/listening to the podcasts when I can, but a recent job fair really got me thinking a little harder about what to do with the rest of my life.
I'm a pharmacy st...
Jonathan Perez
HVAC system 30years old. Should I ask seller to replace?
The duplex I have under contract has a few minor things to repair. One of the things I'm most concerned with is the HVAC system. The exterior unit and the furnace was manufactured in 1987 (which is when the house w...
Michael H.
15 unit deal help
This would be my 1st multi unit deal.
I put a post on Craigslist to find an off market deal and was contacted by a guy with a 15 unit for sale. I did a small walk through and have a general idea of the condition of...
Jeff Thompson
Valuing (and value adding) small multi in overpriced areas (San Diego)
Hi all,I'm early in the "figure out where we are going" phase and will do a ton more research before doing anything, so my question isn't if this is a good idea for a newbie, the question is: How do I value a small m...
Kyle H.
1st time investor + 2 properties + 2 months = 5....
5 units, that is!I am writing to share my story in hopes of giving other first time investors the courage to take the plunge into buying their first property! It is definitely nerve-wracking, but patience and guts ar...
Edward Rueca
Need advice on possibly botched JV
Hi all, I am also new to the forum. Looking for some advice as to how to proceed. In 2012 I partnered up and bought a triplex to rent . We went 65% for him and 35% for me on the ownership and rent split as I was still...
Rene Brown
Fears of landlording for the first time
Good day! Husband and I have a 1100 square foot home we are trying to sell. It is a 3BR, 2BA single family home with attached garage and full basement with potential for at least 1 BR to be added downstairs. Needs...
Kelsey Folger
Can’t find college renters due to COVID
We are down to the wire here trying to find college students for our rental that we purchased during COVID. Many places are still available near campus and with the end of August nearing and our money running out with...
Richard Roberts
Do lenders get greater incentives for certain types of loans?
I spoke with a Quicken Loan lender just to get a quick estimate of what kind of price range I was looking at for my first REI (also first home purchase). The lender stated that the best route for me was an FHA loan. W...