Beck DeYoung
Facing Negative Cash Flow While House Hacking – Looking for Advice
I’m struggling to wrap my head around the reality of negative cash flow. I’ve been exploring multi-family properties for house hacking in both the Philadelphia and Boston areas for several months, focusing on the chea...
Eliott Elias
Is BRRRR really a good strategy?
You end up putting as much time as you would towards a flip, and instead of making 50k you cash flow a few hundred bucks (that's wiped out after one roof replacement) for "infinite returns" When you could've spent the...
Michael Plaks
The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...
John Tan
future interest rate increase would reduce multi-unit price?
I wonder if future rate increases would decrease multi-unit price?Since multi-units are priced based on CAP rates, they will be interest rate sensitive. Ie buying a multi-unit at 10% CAP makes sense in a 3% treasury-...
Kyle Horjus
Out of State or Local Wait?
First of all, wasn't that catchy? Ok so here's my situation and I'm hoping to get a myriad of opinions knowing full well there might not be one right answer.I'm 26, singleI live in Los AngelesMake 55k a year before ta...
Mark Rosario
Can I retire at 39 years old?
My situation is pretty simple.I'm currently 39 years old. I'm single with no kids or girlfriend. I've been busting my butt over the past several years and now have my home paid off. I have 3 bedrooms rented out and...
Marshall Shen
2008 vs 2020 - apply lessons learned?
2008 and 2020 are both years with unprecedented events that impact the economy, and hence real estate.History repeats itself, so are some lessons learned.For real estate investors who have lived through 2008, my quest...
Nate Ayers-Moores
21 looking to become an agent full time but have some concerns
Hey BP! Im Nate and I live in Worcester, MA at the moment and want to become a real estate agent and would want to do this full time, however I have some reservations that I know my come strictly from fear and wanted ...
Bob Crane
All Electric vs Gas Furnace/Water Heater in Northern Illinois
I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...
Daniel O.
Suggested REI-friendly areas in Washington State?
Hey folks,I live in Seattle and therefore am not looking to buy any rental real estate locally. For that reason, I've mostly been doing my research in out-of-state areas like Pittsburgh or The Triangle in North Caroli...