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My current REI goal is to buy and owner-occupy a fourplex. I totally get the numbers. But I still feel confused about the rental market. My big question: WHO would choose to live in a fourplex? Who ARE those guys? (...
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New to the BP Community and I have been diving in head first into research, podcasts & books to purchase my first investment property. I live in california & im wondering if it would make more sense to look fo...
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Hello and Happy New Year!In an effort to eliminate the repetitive questions in the forums, we're starting a new forum, the FAQ Forum.These questions are valid concerns, such as Should I get my Real Estate License? and...
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Would one have to evict a seller who won't leave on the day it closes escrow (as the contract states) or is there a simpler legal method? This is question pertains to sellers in a short sale transaction who have no mo...
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Hello BP! As I am continuing to work on a real estate investing plan I began wondering what DIY skills my team and I should learn to do. What do you feel are the top 3 skills to do yourself rather than hiring a contra...
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I know most here will rip this deal to shreds and says its too thin, but why? What am I missing. The property is a duplex in immaculate condition and rents for $1,500 per month. I know this neighborhood like the back ...
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What's a good replacement for the Trulia crime map?
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Thought some of us could learn from others mistakes here. Are you all willing to cop to your mistakes? Let us learn from your small misfortunes.
So: What was your biggest mistake investing?
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ARV 99,990
PITI 600
We have a 3yr lease with option
Our Option is Loan Balance at time of Closing. (currently 90,500)
I have a tenant buyer who agreed to to put down 5k and rent for 900/mon...