Harold Newsome
When is it time to let go?
I bought a triplex in 2007 through Countrywide. It was my first investment and went bad fast. They required no inspection or money down and did some creative financing so I could purchase it. I soon learned that the f...
Ryan Heywood
Purchasing home as a residence or investment?
I currently have a two unit property under contract, initially it looked as if it was going to be classed as an investment property with 15% down. Our lender has now informed us that since it is multi unit it will nee...
Ming Yu
Partnership
I am a realtor and up and coming passionate real estate investor. I am tilting toward partnership can anyone fill me in on this one? I have few good candidates nevertheless I also read Brandon's book hoping to avoid...
Ramtin Roghani
Industrial real estate
Hello,
I met an investor at my current workplace. He recommended to begin in "small bay" industrial real estate and 1031 my way up. Does any one know more about this type of real estate or where I can learn more?
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Marion Edwards
Cracked Foundations
Hello fellow BP'ers. I'm looking at a potential rental property that has cracks in the foundation. Most of the cracks are horizontal and a few are of the stairstep variety. There is no bowing or tilting of the wall...
Account Closed
Teenager starting out in Maryland
Hi my name is Nathaniel. I am 17 and I currently am a senior in high school. I do not like the idea kf college and getting a job and getting enough for a comfortable life. I am looking to start out entreprenuership in...
Fritz Alvarez
Buying land for small industrial warehouses
Hi,I've been involved many years as a residential builder and investor, but I've been learning as much as possible for some time on the commercial side of the business. I'm currently studying the numbers on a flat, re...
Greg P.
Question about Foundation problems
Hello, I am seriously considering buying a house that has some foundation blocks shifting only in one corner of the house. It is making the kitchen tilt slightly and the drywall crack. But, it is only in that corner...
Wade Stahle
how is income taxed when house hacking?
So, I live in a duplex and rent the other side out. My mortgage is $1167 and the tenant rents the other side for for $1150 and pays all utilities. How much should I set aside for taxes of that $1150? It should be note...
Stephen Spradley
Identifying local market
Hello BP,Newbie here and just starting my education. My question is what tricks and resources do you use to identify your local real estate market and determine if you're in a buyer/seller market, if real estate is ov...