Sean McGrady
New Investor with questions
Hey all! My name is Sean and I am new into this investing game. Currently I live in MD with my real estate license. Looking to relocate to Texas once I graduate college. Was thinking about moving to Dallas TX to start...
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Google's Playa Vista purchase and appreciation
Hey BP!Here in Southern California, Google has made a significant purchase of 12 acres of empty land in Playa Vista, CA for $120MM. You can read about this move in a Dec '14 LA Times article here: http://www.latimes.c...
Nina Hayden
78704 area for buy and hold
I’m considering a buy and hold condo in the SOCO area. What’s everyone’s thoughts with all the movement in this area and increasing traffic with all the events as well. How do you see this area turn out in the years...
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FHA loan & safety issues in west Humboldt park
I’m about to close on a multi family in west Humboldt park. 2 units with an unfinished basement (plan is to turn the basement into a unit)I’m on an FHA loan so I must live in one of the units for 1 year. But the thing...
Mo Gold
New Investor from London (UK) growing investments in Florida!
Hello Everyone,A privilege to be a new member of the BP community. It's wonderful to see such widespread camaraderie in this space.The world of real estate, on this side of the pond, is much more adversarial (your gai...
Ryan Dyess
Window units in apartment buildings
I am wondering what everyone's experience is with window units in apartment buildings? This 24 unit has window units built into the siding, not secured in the window so they have it as a more permanent solution. What ...
Mackal Smith
First 8 unit and Insurance is really hurting cash flow
I posted this in the multi-family discussion topic then found this forum. Oh, and btw, the apartment building I'm talking about here is in St Louis MO. Apologies for duplicating...Hey all,Up to now I have only bought ...
Michael Hicks
4 Units Or Less, 5 Units Or More? Which way would you go?
I have a piece of property with that has already been divided, utilities in place, and ready to build. I hope to start construction by mid May. The property is zoned R-3 which in my area allows for up to 6 units pe...
Rick D.
What is this mobile home park worth?
I need help from some experienced mobile home park investors. This is not a product type with which I am familiar, so I’m looking for advice on how to value a current opportunity.Let’s start the discussion by first c...
Eric Telese
Warm Place Vacation Rentals!
Hi all,My long-term goal is to purchase a rental property in Mexico, Dominican Republic, or somewhere similar. I just got back from Playa Del Carmen on Sunday, to some snow and 30 degree NY weather. Too early for that...