Marc Webster
I have $725k in equity. Whats the best way to Invest/Leverage?
Hi everyone. We currently have 2 rental homes and both are completely paid for. The rental houses have a combined equity of $725k. Also have $100k in equity in the house I live in. The 2 rental houses bring in $1900 a...
Donald Crockett
Slab House, Drain Line, What if?
Even though I would not “Do This Myself” I think this is the right forum.Most of our properties are 3 bed 1 bath houses with slab foundations built in the 60's and they've done very well for us. We continue to look fo...
Aaron Frances
Basement conversion into a legal Apartment Chicago
Hello fellow BP'ers, does anyone here have direct experience in converting a Basement of a 2 flat into a Legal Apartment? In the condo boom I noticed a lot of basements being converted into condo's so I would imagine ...
Daniel Patterson
Beginning Investment Questions
First question.. Buy and hold? or Flipping? With ideal situations which would you choose?Second.. What is your most successful method of finding the perfect deal? MLS?Lastly.. Is it difficult to start investing starti...
Kevin D.
Electric heat
I'm looking at a four unit that has gas heat for the common area and has 5 separate electric panels (1 for each unit and 1 for the common area). Each unit has electric heat and would be paid for by the tenant. A pro...
Jamie Montpellier
Duplex in great neighbourhood in Canada... Deal or no deal?
a top and bottom duplex for sale... Asking 169900$ but I figure 160k and it's a done deal with top 2 bed 1 bath rents for 950 and bottom for 825. property taxes are 2000$ per year...30 year. Mortgage with 5 year fixe...
Jeremy Vandermause
How do I buy RE if I'm having trouble getting approved for loans?
My partner used to work a corporate job making $120K/yr - she bought her first home in September 2019 and has since rented it out to cover the mortgage. She moved to a start-up and now makes 60K/yr so her approval amo...
Vinny G.
Hello...New to BP from New Jersey
A little background about me, I currently live in Freehold, NJ…In the past I use to own a company that we bought land that we developed and built new custom homes back in the hay day from 1999-2006. Since the downturn...
Amy VE
Clawfoot Tub & Bathroom Advice
We own an old (built in 1900) home near a university that is split into three units that historically have been student rentals. We are in the process of starting updates on one of the units. It’s a 2 bed 1 bath. The ...
Matt Romano
Tub / Shower combo options! OPINIONS please!
How's it going BP family? First off, Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone accomplished some incredible things last year, as we look forward to another amazing year ahead!I am currently renovating a 1 bed / 1 bath unit t...