Josh Dane
Is investing in condos always a bad idea?
Is investing in condos always a bad idea? For example, I have heard of people having lots of problems in condos with 100+ units, and very high HOA fees. But what about a condo in a 12 unit building? Is this still, ge...
Azu Lee
I'm Just starting out. Experienced BRRR'er.
Hi Everyone,
I'm just starting out and reading lots of real-estate books/podcasts/courses (or anything that I can get my hands on) to really be financially free.
The issue that I have is that since I'm just startin...
Tom Smith
What are the ways to look inside homes for sale without anyone?
What are the ways to look inside homes for sale without anyone? I know there are Open Houses and New Home sales offices, but can I go into these homes and look around myself without any one being there to sell me some...
Alison Buckley
To 'hood or not to 'hood
Hi Everyone--
I am looking for some insight about investing in the hood aka rougher part of town, where properties are much less inexpensive - it would be nice to help contribute to these rough areas by making them l...
Jon Schwartz
Most important criteria for selecting a market?
Hi all,At the risk of having analysis paralysis, I've been having a lot of fun culling US Census data from the past 10-15 years and assessing markets by the hard numbers.I'm about to do a big data pull (which is time-...
Solon S.
Acquiring a property with uncooperative tenants
Hi all,I'm jumping on the forum today to ask a tough question. I found a good property in NYC, located in a somewhat rough neighborhood but close to 2 subway stops. It's priced currently at around $250K and ARV is ove...
Jon Klaus
Zero energy home
How much extra $$ to get there?
Say a 1500 square foot home in Texas. Conventional building cost = $105K. How much more to get to zero energy?
Assume highly insulated, great windows in the appropriate places, shade...
Caleb Rogers
Thoughts on buying a primary residence or keep renting and invest
Should I save up a down payment for a primary residence, or use that money to invest in one or more rental properties? I know there are plenty of people on both sides, but I'm curious if someone here has done one and ...
Joe S.
Less cash flow than all the hype would suggest.
I have been investing for years, so I may know a little something…
In my experience, at least in Texas the taxes increased faster than rent increase. However, I do have properties in Mississippi. Taxes are not so ba...
Account Closed
California to make "Solar "mandatory for new Homes!!!!!!
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...