Hi, I am a recent member of this form, but I have been listening to the podcast for the past ~3 years. I graduated high school 2 years ago and am currently working a 9-5 desk job making 17.25 an hr. I am super interes...
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Hey everyone,We are a young family (8yo and 10yo), and are looking to move to the Twin Cities. My wife's sister lives in town and we want to join them. We also want to take the opportunity to start investing, and hous...
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What caused the vacant schools?
Kansas City is not the only metropolitan city that has closed schools in recent years; Detroit, Philadelphia, and Chicago all closed a large number of schools as well. Unli...
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Hello,
I am a first time investor and have a home in escrow in Southern Gary/Merrillville but what I read about these areas is that the neighborhood makes a big difference. This home is on E 52nd Street 46410. It's...
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There is an economic term called diminishing marginal rate of return. Meaning for every one more unit sold the benefit becomes less and less. With the rise in college tuition costs and the strong emergence of availabi...
Hello Everyone, I am currently under contract to purchase a property in Port Richey (on Gray Fox Lane). I read here to stay away from flood zones in the area. Could anyone please tell me if this area is safe? I'd al...
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I'd appreciate any feedback on my deal calculations, it seems pretty good to me:$219,000, Financing 30% 7 @ 5.146 beds 4 baths 2,560 sqft2 UnitsCrime is low, schools are not great (2,3,2)1st Year:Gross Income: $1095 *...
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Hey I'm looking to invest in multifamily units in Poughkeepsie NY. What are the average rents for a newly renovated 3 bed 1 bath unit? I toured a property that looks like a good investment numbers wise, I just need so...
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What type of taxes are typically charged on rental properties in Springfield, Missouri? Are there taxes other than a county real property tax? Is there a city tax? School tax? Anything else? I’m going to be investing ...
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Hey BP family,
I am in contact with a motivated seller who owns 4 properties and wants to sell one because it's too much for her. She's asking 110k and owes 90k. The house is in good shape but a not so good part of...