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According to U.S. Census...25 fastest-growing large cities (U.S. Census/July 2015-July 2016)1. Conroe, Texas: 82,2862. Frisco, Texas: 163,6563. McKinney, Texas: 172,2984. Grenville, South Carolina: 67,4535. Georgetown...
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Today we should be elated. We managed to buy a house in northern California for nearly 1 mill and it needs a ton of work. The seller is a friend of a friend and we did a private sale and shared the real estate agent. ...
Hey y'all, I'm brand new to real estate investing but looking to buy my first rental property in the next quarter. I have been in medical sales for the last 7 years but would love to make real estate a full time caree...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $222,000
Cash invested: $13,000
I Purchased and rehabbed this property in 2013 using a FHA 203K Construction...
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the property is located in Indiana. I may be considering doing a "lease option" but I am concerned about the renter defaulting.Other than stating penalties for late payments what can I expect should I need to evict them?
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Hi BP Community: I may need to consult with an attorney on this, but I was informed by a property manager that collecting rent in advance (ie 3 months, 6 months, etc..) could pose a problem for Landlords in Chicago d...
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Hey BP! What are some ways I can reduce my tax liability on my rental property? After reviewing my taxes, I earned $26,400 in rental income on my property, and all expenses (mortgage interest, repairs, depreciation, i...
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I'm ready to buy a 2-4 plex with traditional financing, moving into one of the units and "house hacking". While some are saying it's impossible to come out with free rent around Austin, I want to see if there might be...
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Hi there. I am looking to invest in my first property and as most of you likely felt early on, it can be a bit overwhelming. I am looking to buy and hold a single family home via either short term or long term rentals...