Minna Reid
Should I put money down if I don't have to?
I'm currently looking at 3-4 family homes in the 200-300k range to keep as rentals to get some cash flowing in. I have a few lenders who are offering me 100% stated income investment property loans. I can put 5% down,...
John Woodman
What's In It For the Seller?
OK, so at this point I'm a newbie.
My orientation is to want to put together deals that are a "win" for everybody involved. When you are talking about wholesaling, wholesaling by definition involves buying properties...
Bryan Inman
Help with Rent/Sell Decision
Hello BP,BLUF: Trying to decide to sell or rent: Monthly pmt (PITI): $1356Possible Rental amt: $1700-1800Owe $175,000 @ 3.625%Value $234,500Would use a property manager. House was built in 2006. Everything in the hous...
Joe McGovern
Buying in rougher areas
Hi BP!I am looking for my first investment in Des Moines, Iowa (I live about 30 min away from DSM). I have found a property on the MLS where the numbers work great, but the property is located in a rougher area. This ...
Graham Mink
Debt Payoff or not?
Hello,
Looking for some input from the BP Community.
My wife has $15k remaining of outstanding student loans. Our payments are $300/ month and the interest rate is at 3% fixed (2% after tax deduction). ...
Kevin Ellis
point of diminishing returns ?
Hi, I'm new to the MH world, but have worked on many stick builts. I am a little lost on MHs as to how to evaluate an improvement and the return that can be expected from it.
I just bought my 1st MH and am i...
Christina Brown
Vacation rental markets Hawaii versus Oregon
Hi, looking to get some insight on vacation rental markets. We have been looking in multiple areas, and have been looking into Hawaii versus Oregon coast . We were looking at Portland/Bend/San Diego but the prices are...
Micheal Rieves
I feel like I may be missing something on this?
I am working with a seller on three 5 plexes that he wants to sell as a package deal. He is not willing to separate them at least not at this time. All units are currently occupied. Here are the numbers: Asking price ...
Adam Karr
Late fees to charge or not to charge
1) Standard late fee charge & daily fees
2) For section 8 when the Tennant pays very little of the total rent (but never actually pays) eviction time?? Or keep track and deduct from deposit
Judd Campbell
NO insulation in the attic
My latest acquisition was built in 1961 and has zero insulation in the attic. I am thinking of using blown insulation and doing an R38 depth in Central KY. Should I use rolled insulation instead? That foam spray is ...