Scott Heiman
Another member from denver
Greetings, I am 36, father of a 3 year old boy. My wife and I have been thinking about investing in real estate for a while and have a small down payment to get started. (Under 50k) I am working on the criteria and ...
Tandi H.
Rate quote today : 5.125% for 30 year
What do you think of this rate? I'm wanted to jump on locking in a lender in case rates go up at the Fed meeting next week....Property info: Duplex, $155k, 25% downRate quote: 30 yr fixed, 5.125% (no points), $1339...
Joshua Taylor
Gatlinburg STRs during the Recession
I’m a new investor looking to buy a STR in the Gatlinburg area. One of my hesitations is knowing what will happen to demand during a recession. The STR market in Gatlinburg seems solid now, but how did it hold up duri...
Elke Cardella
Areas around Baltimore
I am looking to invest in the greater Baltimore area - probably two houses in the $200k - $300k range. I'm not looking to renovate or buy wholesale/foreclosure or any other discount option. I'm looking for a good deal...
Tarun Mitra
Existing tenants paying way below the market rate. What to do?
I have just bought a new duplex. I have existing long term tenants living in each unit. One tenant is living there for 10 years paying around 1080 and another is living there for 4 years and paying 1265. The current m...
Stephen McKee
Stupid SoCal Misconceptions
I have lived in the Inland Empire my whole life. It has gone through 3 Major booms and busts. Every time there is an insane amount of inventory compared to every where else in SoCal. Currently we are in the best buyer...
Shobha Joshi
Buying investment property
Hi,I am thinking about buying an investment property for around $250000 to $320000k. Which suburbs or a should I look at ? I am looking at Brandon and Riverview,but any suggestions would be welcomed.Thanks
Account Closed
Proposed Metro Rail Extension by my units - Time to sell?
Hey BP Gang! Looking to hear your feedback on how the following issue may impact the value and rent premiums my property (duplex) demands. Some of you who reside in so-cal may be familiar with this issue.The Metro i...
Tyler D.
How is Chicago doing?
I'm planning to buy a fourplex for the long term (30+ years) and after researching a lot of places, found Chicago to be a potential candidate. I wanted to know from people who know the city how it's doing.
Chicago ...
Yongming Huang
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in the US?
I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages. Learned a lot but there is one thing I just don't understand. If we look at the numbers, the...