Jerome Kucera
Tips on buying a multi-unit in a new state
Hello-I just signed up and I own a 1-br rental in Chicago and Single family rental in Orange County CA. I am starting to explore multi-unit apartment properties in a state where I have not invested before (Ohio), howe...
Randy E.
Washington DC condo
I'm thinking of buying a very inexpensive condo in Washington DC in September or October. I'm not opposed to getting a very small house, but I don't think my budget will allow for even a small house in the DC area in...
Brady Tome
Best Area's to Purchase a Du/Tri/Quadplex near Austin, Texas
Greetings all,I am new to REI and actively searching for my first multi-family investment property, whether that would be a duplex or quadplex. I am open to either. I currently live outside of Austin, Texas in Georget...
Phong Nguy
Abilene, TX Long Distance Rental Questions Starting Out Unique?
Hi BP community,I live in California and one of my family member will be stationed at Dyess Airforce Base in a month. He will be staying there for at least 2 years. His housing allowance is $1350. He is willing to liv...
Lou Ruggieri
Good or Bad Areas of Lansing Michigan?
Hey all,
It looks like I may be moving out to Lansing and if so, I'll probably be looking for an owner occupied multi to get myself started in RE out there. I just wanted to know if there are good or bad parts of th...
Bill Russell
Off market deals around the Detroit area for new investors in
Anyone have any new innovative tips to finding good off market deals around the Detroit area ? I'm new to this, just started reading about the area trying to figure out what side of town is best to invest in. Really a...
Sevy Bialke
Zillow for "1% Rule" Market Search in Twin Cities MN
Obviously this is a very rough-and-dirty method with a lot of assumptions (zillow's accuracy, only looking at median prices, number of units per smf, etc.) but I'm curious on people's thoughts on the validity of it. M...
Dan P.
Best Northern California Markets for Buy and Hold?
Hello everyone! I am looking to buy my first investment property within the next 12 months. I live in Vallejo in the SF bay area, and I know many will say to look out of state for better cash flow. While that could be...
Keith K.
Next steps after driving neighborhoods
Hi BPers. I took the advice of several BP podcasts and just drove (actually walked the dog) through my nearby neighborhoods. I was mostly looking for properties that appeared vacant and/or unkept in an otherwise nic...
Paul Schackman
Searching for Properties
This is definitely a rookie question, but I have been frustrated with Zillow and Trulia with not having accurate info. I do not use a realtor for me search and it looks like you have to pay for a subscription to use ...