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Peter Giokas First time investor
27 May 2020 | 4 replies

I’m planning to buy my first investment property in New Jersey. I’m not sure how big to start. Should I go for a two unit property? Or save a little longer for a 4-8 unit property? How much should I have on the side a...

Heidi Kenefick Live in flip? Or buy an already remodeled house?
3 June 2021 | 3 replies

I’m house hunting later today, and this market is crazy. It seems every house gets 10 offers and sells in a day. So- I don’t want to overpay because I’ll be selling in 2 yeas (unless life changes). Should I go for a c...

Mike D. How many units does it take to support a PM?
14 April 2014 | 6 replies

How many apartment units will it take to support a full time property manager? SOmebody who can collect rents, turn units over and coordinate repairs. I've heard anywhere from 50 to 100 for one person.

Sean Mills Seeking Advice on Rehabbing a Long Island Duplex: Costs, Contractors, and Mentorship!
6 June 2024 | 6 replies

Hello BiggerPockets Community!
I'm new here and looking to get into house hacking by rehabbing a duplex. The duplexes in the area of Long Island I'm looking at cost around $700-800k. I'm trying to figure out what ren...

Derick Epstein New Investor
3 December 2015 | 10 replies

Hello,I have a bunch of questions as a new investor into real estate, especially through Home Union.   I suppose listing them out would be easiest:1.)  When I invest, do I actual own solely the property?2.).  Home Uni...

Steve Miglieri Chicago 2-Flat: Hold or Sell?
3 January 2020 | 12 replies

Hello all, would appreciate some feedback on my situation:
My wife and I purchased a 2 flat in the Lakeview neighborhood about 2 years ago, It is a 3 story, 2 unit building near right off the Southport Corridor (Very...

N.A N.A In need of direction...
13 January 2008 | 12 replies

So far all I've done are rehabs. Unfortunately here in Indiana things do not sell well. I can find some mind blowing buys, but the exit is where you make your money. I've only done 5-6 deals, but so far the results ha...

Louis Aller Separating Heat in Walden NY 4 unit
18 May 2018 | 1 reply

I have a four unit in "upstate" NY with one oil boiler paid for by me. What is the best way to separate the heating system and pass that utility onto the tenants? (The utility company will run natural gas lines to the...

Ashan D Does international real estate lose US tax benefits?
9 October 2011 | 7 replies

Hi all,

A big advantage of real estate is that it can be a large tax writeoff. The "depreciation" and mortgage interest writeoffs can save quite a bit.

If I invest in say mexican or canadian real estate will I lose ...

Charles Fletcher Making lots of offers, do you use a full contracts or not?
8 March 2016 | 6 replies

In Texas, the TREC contract is long and requires earnest money. For those of you who follow @Brandon Turnerand his advice to "make lots of offers", do you (or your agent) submit a full contract and earnest money check...