Steve S.
Putting too much down?
My goal is to buy 10 cash flowing rental properties as quickly and safely as possible. So far I have 4 and I keep 6 months of mortgage payments on hand and have a decent security net in place for maintenance etc. I k...
Luke Mccandless
Bay Area FHA triplex sanity check!
I am fully underwritten for an FHA loan to buy a 2-4 unit property in the bay area up to $550,000 ( possible higher depending on the income of the other units).I am considering a place in West Oakland, currently a sli...
Matthew Nicklin
Multiple Syndicatiors sending out the same deal
So I have been reading up a lot on syndication lately and getting familiar with the process. I have done a lot of reading and learning and I feel pretty comfortable with the overall structure and the way these deals a...
Roy H.
How much work are STRs really?
Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...
Mark Tomes
What don't I know going in to a 6 plex?
Let me get this out of the way first, I have never considered purchasing a multifamily. I own one single family that I have been renting out for 4 years, and just closed on my second property 2 weeks ago. Multifamil...
Andrew Wong
How is Fresno's market?
Hi BPer's of Fresno!I'm starting out in my journey in REI and am looking at several markets. I'm currently residing in San Jose, CA. As you guys know the state of affairs, I'd rather not invest in that area since it d...
Jack Bobeck
Realtor Exclusivity - Are you kidding me?
So I had a local agent, a young one that has not seen a downturn in the market, reach out to me and ask me what I was looking for in a house. I have been approved by my mortgage person for up to a certain amount, and ...
Deepen Patel
Looking for passive investments that positively cash flows
Hello all,I'm thrilled to join this community as I embark on my real estate investment journey. I'd greatly appreciate advice from experienced individuals here on how to identify promising markets and deals remotely. ...
John D.
Highest and best use: There's more money in Vacation Rentals
I'm all in on vacation rentals. While so many investors are searching high and low for that multi-unit that's a bit under-priced, or that's slipped under the radar. Or that SFR that other investors have overloo...
Nathan Gesner
One man's trash is my treasure!
I bought my very first hoarder house. It's a single-family in a "B" neighborhood that was occupied by hoarders. Let the tale begin!This is a single-family with 856 square feet on the main floor and a full basement tha...