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Hey All! Curious if anyone has insight or experience with buying a 2-Flat property in Chicago with a finished basement that is not technically a legal unit. My plan would be to live in the basement unit and rent out t...
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Hello BP community,
I recently closed on a duplex, and I am seeking the opinion of the BP community regarding my situation. The duplex I purchased has three tenants, one of whom is using it for storage.
While I have...
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Starting a thread on my goal this month:
30 Listings in 30 Days
I got this idea after listening to a Napolean Hill audio-book, The Law of Success. I am applying the principals used in this book to my listings.
If a...
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I am about to purchase my first single-family rental property, and it will need some work to be rent-ready. I am planning the reno now to be ready for when it's time to get to work, and I keep flip flopping on what to...
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Hi everyone,I want to "house hack" my way into investment properties by buying a duplex, living in one side and renting out the other.I'm searching the MLS and most of the time there are already renters in place with ...
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Hi everyone! As someone graduating college in December and wanting to get into real estate investing asap, what would be the best way to start? I love the the BRRRR method, however it would take a couple of years to...
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I moved to Sacramento California last year to build co-living spaces and test the concept in this market. I tried it out by renting a house I found and subleasing the rooms out. It was registered as a 5b/3b house for ...
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Hello Everyone!I am a buy-and-hold investor in Atlanta, GA. I have been focusing on single family rentals but I am looking for my first apartment. I have a potential candidate that I would run by you. Any feedback wou...
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I am working with a wholesaler on a property that is under market value in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. The house is currently rented out to a section 8 tenant, with an HUD contract. The lease expired in February o...
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Words of wisdom in case this every happens to you:1. Before you file your insurance claim, contact a Public Insurance AdjusterNot only will you get a higher claim paid for damages, but they will help you determine da...