Gabriel Krut
In-depth Analysis. Please Critique!
Hey all, 20 year old Junior in college. Interested in REI and owning rentals. Since I have very little capital and low income, I am planning on partnering with family to buy an out of state duplex. Can you take a loo...
Austin Fruechting
Duplex Under Contract - Flipping, Karma, & A New "Toy"
I have a duplex under contract to close April 28th, and I'll be flipping it for a new toy. The toy is an expensive one, and WAY more than I could justify spending. So I thought "What if I flip a property to pay for it...
Esther Tama
To grow or not to grow - the tribulations of an RE investor
I’m a newbie OOS investor, just closed on my first SFH investment property in Muncie, IN (Westside). The home was turn key and was able to rent out for $1100 within 1 week of being out for rent. The cash flow will be ...
Alexa Ferguson
It’s a Great Time for Denver Short-Term Rentals
As summer rolls in and temperatures heat up, so does the short-term rental market in Denver. As a personal example, my Airbnb unit near Sherrelwood is already booked every night in June and and July except for two nig...
Account Closed
Houston Flood Damaged Homes - What will happen to them?
Hi Everyone,Due to the extent of the flooding disaster in Houston, there are going to be a lot of flooded homes. What is going to happen to them? There are going to be many distressed sellers. Many homeowners will wan...
Brian Schroeder
Work from home effect on real estate markets
Considering that the job market was such a strong factor for such a long time in the value of an area and properties; how does the paradigm of a large percent of the working force (~17.9%) 27.6 million working from ho...
Sandy Peters
Home Loan Preservation company
I just attended a 1 1/2 hour spiel at the local library from this loan modification company called Home Loan Preservation(HLP). Having just heard Obama's "plan" I was curious to hear what they had to say. Anyone kno...
Allan Smith
How do you manage your rentals remotely?
I've heard some people manage their own rentals without living near there. My VA does most it for me here in nashville, but the main part I can't crack is the physical items. Who keeps the keys? Who stores the lockbox...
Robert Mendenhall
Older area home issues
Good morning BP,Ive been digging in and looking for a multifamily in Columbus to start my REI journey. I was wondering about some issues to look out for in older home areas. A lot of the homes were built around 1900. ...
Joe S.
Is a heat pump worth the extra money for a rental?
So my question is has anyone found Heat pumps to be worth the extra expense. So when you are having a house that needs a new Ac/heating system it cost extra if it comes with a heat pump. Heat pumps can save you some m...