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Hey BP universe! I got an opportunity for a buy and hold rehab for a REO, but found out there is an encroachment claim/ issue on the property by a neighbor. Right now I'm in the process of running it by my title compa...
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I am closing on a duplex in Old Brooklyn on the 17th and it has a huge attic I am thinking about turning into an efficiency unit. Question is do I need to do anything with the city since the property is already a mul...
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Hey Everyone,
I just purchased and close in late August on my first rental in a suburb of Allentown, PA and have a few questions if anyone is willing to give their input. Overview: SFH 3BR 1.1BA, 14x20 unfinished at...
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Hey all, happy Friday! I was approved for a non term HELOC loan for 100k at 7.5% variable rate. Looking to start my first short term rental in the Saint Augustine/butler beach/crescent beach area. For those of you who...
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I'm wondering about how tenants maintain granite countertops - they need to be re-sealed every 6 months or yearly. Do your tenants take care of them properly?Do you maintain it for them - either re-sealing them your...
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Just wanted to say hello to everyone. New to REI, have been researching it like it’s my job. I’d like to get into REI and just building my attack plan now. Anyone else over in the North East?
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Hello Everyone! So I currently use a SEP IRA to set aside money for retirement but I was wondering if that money is better used towards buying more rental properties. Especially since I plan on using rental properties...
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Aside from trying to get my hand in real estate,
for the past few years I've been involved in Internet
Marketing, which is a pretty lucrative market.
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I have been researching some nicer Duplex deals and the ones I come across are listing for 160k+ when the rent is only bringing in $1500/month. There just doesnt seem to be enough meat on the bone in deals like this b...
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So my real estate story is simple. I jumped into wholsaling and found enough success in it to quit my W2.
I lead a minimal lifestyle. One where I look after my grandparents while they help me to avoid LA rents and cr...