Jason Krawitz
ROI vs. ROE - When to re-evaluate a rental property?
Let me paint a fictitious story for you to illustrate what I'm trying to ask. 10 years ago, I buy a property for 80k cash that rents for 1200/month. I'm happy with this ROI as I'm earning 1.5% of my investment each mo...
Derrick Sakai
Types of Mortgages: Basics
When mortgaging or refinancing property, there are three types of mortgage options that you can choose from. These are the three basic mortgage options:
1. Fixed Rate Mortgages
2. Adjustable Rate Mortgages
3. Balloon ...
Eric Giovannucci
Well performing note/deed
I was scanning craigslist for some deals, and made a few phone calls to see if I could arrange a seller financing deal on a 4 plex.... and it had already sold (darn) However, the seller offered a wonderful deal that I...
Chris Hayes
Questions about househacking
My goal is to buy a duplex/tri/quad in the Oklahoma City area by November to start househacking to begin my real estate. I have a couple questions for those who took this route. Would or did you get a duplex even if y...
Juel McGhee
Tax Lien Buying in Fulton County Georgia and Dekalb County
I am looking to start buying tax lien properties in Georgia. I went to the courthouse a couple of months ago on the first Tuesday and it was a zoo. I didn't see any order or system in place. I am new to georgia but ...
Jainer Villafane
Emerging markets in NJ
Hello guys my name is Jainer, just brought my first two family in Bayonne NJ, i really want to buy another property in Nj by the end of this year. Any emerging markets in NJ that seem to be going up in value, new cons...
Ben Shapley
Newbie investor introduction
Hello!My name is Ben Shapley. I am a Registered Nurse, married with five kids, two teenagers and 5 year old triplets. I am looking to get into investing in real estate so that I can have more time with my wife and chi...
Kevin Menard
How to get out of analysis paralysis
I've been learning about real-estate for a few years now. My wife has been against using our money to buy. However,I just inherited about 175,000 and can do with it as I wish. I would like to be a good steward of this...
Kyle Neville
Bringing deals to mentors
My friend and I found someone who we want to mentor us. I have heard that I need to make it worth their time to help me. What kind of things does a mentor look for? Should I try and find him a deal? Do I offer to work...
Omar Diaz
Newbie in Fort Polk, LA
Hey BP,My name is Omar Diaz and I am a long time reader of BP. I am originally from Central Florida but currently serving as active duty in Fort Polk, LA. I have a 2 year old son and another baby boy on the way (Octob...