Will Gaston
70k Construction Loans On A 30k Rental?
All:I'm looking for a construction loan on a rental property, which I assume will probably have to come from Hard Money or a Private Lender.Has anybody had an experience with doing a construction loan for a rental wit...
Nathan Hui
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
Hello BP people, I want to revisit an old deal I have previously posted. My numbers on repairs/rehab are still rough estimates at this moment, it is just an estimate based on what I have seen so far.*These numbers re...
Elijah Proffitt
First condo... Does it make sense to keep as rental?
First post from a very longtime lurker. Will try and keep it short and sweet... looking for advice for anyone who can offer!I bought my first condo this past january (8 months ago). It is a 2 bed 1 bath + office apart...
Jesse Richardson
Should I Buy and Hold in Akron, Ohio?
Hi BP,I'm looking to invest with a friend of mine, who I've known for 12 years. He lives in Akron, Ohio and does buy and hold. I also do buy and hold, but I work with turnkey properties, but I want to get away from ...
Gregory L.
Rent to preserve 2.5% mortgage
Hi BP Community! My wife and I own a single-family home in a top school district. The house is a smaller colonial with 3 beds and 1.5 baths. While the interior is nice, the first-floor kitchen and bath are original fr...
Andrew Shippy
Naive tax rental question
This is the first year I have rented out my townhouse and have a question about filing and wanted others' thoughts. The home was purchased four years ago as a foreclosure and we made many capital improvements such as ...
Steven Libman
Listen with Purpose: How to Cultivate Effective Communication Skills
The importance of practicing tactical listening
Listening is a vital skill in communication, essential for building meaningful relationships and understanding others. However, not all listening is the same. There is ...
Sean Salandy
Danger in Using Home Equity Line to Purchase Real Estate
I am planning to use my home equity line of credit that I received on my primary residence to put a down payment on a rental property. During the application process for the HELOC, I told the bank that I would be usin...
Jeremy Porter
The Essential Impact of Choosing the Right Property Manager
Managing a property involves a myriad of responsibilities, from tenant relations to maintenance, financial oversight to legal compliance. For property owners, the decision to hire a property manager is a strategic one...
Leo B.
Indianapolis Receivership Program 2016
Hello fellow Indy investors,I was talking with another local Indy investor and heard that Indianapolis is instituting a receivership program in 2016. I think this is a positive move for the city and will help clean u...