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Hello,In a few years I want to build a triplex and live in one of the units for a few years. It would be my very first home. In my town there's no triplex units for sale and the people who own them won't be selling th...
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I was told you could find great leads on FB is so where are they located do ppl tell you with in the different group...hmmm
I wanted to share my recent deal with everyone to critique. I’m under contract on a duplex in central IL. Both units are 2 bed 1 bath at 860sqft that includes a garage space each. Rents are $745 and $695. We own an id...
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I'm Robert Louis Jones, I prefer my middle name, Louis. I live in Chicago, where I plan to do my investing.
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Hey everyone, Long time listener of BiggerPockets, first-time forum poster, and first-time real estate investor (outside of REIT's.) I just got back from a visit to the Atlanta, GA market where my real estate agent me...
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So i am new to this RE thing but i feel like this deal seems a little fishy, it just seems too good to be true. I found a deal in charlotte, NC for a MF duplex rental property for 129k asking price, for sale by owner....
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http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/Saint-Thomas-...So, this seems like its too good of a deal. I would only pay $3200 down and an estimated $126.00 Monthly??Advice, insight, recommendations, comments?
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Hello BP. I have been interested in REI for a while now and believe I am finally ready to take the plunge. I have been prying here and finally am making my own post. I will add a picture and more info to my account...
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Duplex: C areaLP: $104,9992 x 2/1 w/ month to month tenants 10+ years both sidesRent: $650/eachTaxes: $1140/yrInsurance $860/yrUnits have own meters for water and electricRoof 12 yrs oldA/C 1: 8 yrs old, A/C 2: 2 yrs ...
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I found an off market property in the Decatur township area that needs full rehab but has apparently good bones. Asking price? 15k! Apparently the owner is extremely desperate to sell. Electrical lines were cut. Turns...