Pedro Preciado
1st Investment Property in Amarillo, TX
Hello, I am currently under contract in a 2 bedroom 1 bath house for $44,000. This property is going to be a rental property, however, I just completed the home inspection and it seems like everything is wrong. The pr...
Wendell De Guzman
Real Vacancy Factor
After owning a bunch of rental properties, I realized that for Single Family Homes, your real vacancy factor is not necessarily 10%. Why? If you have a mortgage on the house, logically then, if it becomes vacant, y...
Damon R.
Looking for tax lien opportunities "on the cheap"
Hello. BP community, I'm new to this and RE investing in general and looking to start out with tax liens. While I understand the basic principles, processes, and benefits and have done some research, I'm really intere...
Fred Heller
50% rule question
When estimating operating expenses using the 50% rule, do you include property taxes and insurance as part of the 50%? Or do you consider that part of the mortgage payment?50% seems kind of high to me without the taxe...
Kyle Wilkins
Starting with Private/Hard Money
Hello, I have long been looking to begin investing in real estate. Ever since being inspired several years ago I have known it is the proper path from me. I have read books, frequently scrolled through BP, listen to t...
Elon Matias
Renting my first property. Property Management or No?
I am buying a new property and plan to rent the first one. Wondering if I should utilize a property management company or rent myself. Pros and cons of each one. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Stuart Bentley
Renting a house while PCS'ing to a different duty station
Hello all. I just joined the site today. Perhaps this question has already been posted before but here we go....I bought a house (off base) over 2 years ago when I PCS'd to Ft. Jackson, S.C. When I PCS to my next duty...
Karen A.
Purchase Contract w/ 2-year lease before closing
You have a mess, you should never have leased the property with a tenant being responsible for maintenance and repairs.
It could be assumed the home warranty would be provided at closing, not at the time of a...
Eric Fernwood
2023 Las Vegas Investor Outlook
Every January, we release our outlook on what we believe is likely to happen in the coming year. This year is difficult because so many things are happening simultaneously worldwide.
I started this outlook in our Dec...
Nadia Daggett
Always deny VA buyers?
I am the co-broker for a multifaceted brokerage with over 50 agents. We specialize in working with investors and provide in-house lending, including VA loans. We are constantly sending out educational trainings and ma...