Ali Samana
Advice on rental properties
Hello everyone,
I am looking to buy some rentals here in CC, TX. I came across a deal that I think I am going to move forward with. I wanted to run it by here to make sure I wasn't making a mistake. I do think I a...
Joe Legions
Newest Member from Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
Hi everyone,
My name is Joe and I'm a newbie to real estate investing. As mentioned, I'm from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I have always had an interest in getting started in real estate investing. As a ...
Ben Meracle
how do i start in buying properties for cash flow?
ive got the idea down, just not sure where and how to start. buy a 4plex, live in 1 of the units and rent the other 3 out for cash flow, from there using the money from the first 4plex to invest into more properties. ...
Jerome Nunez
Analyzing Inspection Report - Quick Scan
I know that a lot of investors don't bother to repair a lot of the problems found in an inspection report. But how do you choose what to address and what not to? As a buy and hold investor, my instinct is to address a...
Jonathan Brown
Capital expenditures
So I am wondering what are the steps in being prepared for capital expenditures with your first property? Is having in between 6 and 8 thousand saved along with a certain percentage saved from rent each month a suffic...
Nate Huber
Repairs and Maintenance, CapEx, and Vacancy % Estimates 3BR/2BA
I'm trying to make sure my calculations are as accurate as possible. Currently, I'm running my numbers for my single-family 3BR/2BA as follows:
- 5% of rent for annual repair and maintenance - 5% of rent for CapEx- 6...
Benjamin Summers
An Introduction to Option Strategies in Real Estate
One of most prolific and powerful tools of “creative” finance in real estate is the lease-option, but this tool represents only the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most powerful breed of derivatives...
Dan Tsunekawa
Over Leveraged? Or smart with Cash?
Hey BP I wanted to get some opinions on the dangers of over leveraging a property. I am formulating a strategy to acquire a number of properties in the near future using 1 or 2 REPUTABLE turnkey companies(please hold ...
Diane G.
For those who dont believe we turned the corner...more evidence
http://www.businessinsider.com/silicon-valley-is-b...Waiting is hard, but I am more and more convenced that it is going to be worthwhile....
Greg Teplansky
Should I use a professional designer?
So my wife and I just landed a nightly rental approved condo in a resort area. We’re trying to figure out what to expect cost-wise for furnishings and interior design. I was wondering if anybody has any resources in t...