Susan Franke
How to analyze a property without contractor knowledge?
Hello! My first post- hoorah! I've been scouring properties on Zillow/Redfin/Realtor and did tons of research to learn how to "run the numbers". I've even gone to look at a property. The problem I'm having is that I d...
Alfred Harrison
FHA on pri res. Want to hack duplex while keeping cash to invest
Hello all,My fiancée and I have a SFH through FHA, which we bought almost two years ago. We're trying to get into real estate investing and start by hacking a duplex. We want to keep as much cash as possible so that w...
Alton Brisbane
How should list building be prioritized?
What is initially more important, creating a buyers list or finding motivated sellers first?
Jeff Bowen
Due diligence 12 unit apartment
My wife and I are making an offer this week on a 12 unit apartment. Are there any resources to assist with due diligence? As important as this is, it would seem that a company would offer this as a service to investor...
Cameron W.
Financing Remodel with Credit Cards
I will be pursuing my first hard money loan for a BRRRR and will not have enough cash to cover the repairs. I've been reading that remodel costs are held in escrow by the HML and reimbursed after completion.My questio...
Marco Morkous
Short windows accurate numbers??
Since there are such short windows, especially with good deals, how do you guys manage to get accurate rehab estimates and arvs if most deals go so quickly? I assume you put in the offer contingent on inspection, then...
Carrie A.
Property insurance increased because of vacancy!
I bought a duplex a year and a half ago. Bought a SFH in December. Put everything on one policy. My SFH needs some work done to it so it is vacant. When insurance company investigated and found it vacant, they wanted ...
Steven Haskins
Creating a partnership
I have made a major newbie mistake. I presently live in a condo for the past 17 years. In 2013 I purchased a 2-family that needed some major work. Over the past year I replaced the roof and updated the electrical so n...
Clint G.
What has been proven to add value to a rental?
What have you guys found has been proven, in your experience, to truly add value to your properties?I just bought my first property and it's pretty turn key, but I'm wondering what can set it apart from other SFH's in...
Kyle Soderman
Duplex with sloped floors
Hi BP!I need some unbiased advice here.I am looking at a duplex currently in NE Minneapolis, MN. It is an older home built in 1900. Here is the numbers break down. (I have the offer accepted but I have not yet submitt...