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I am considering offering on a duplex on the same block as one I currently own. The two properties are nearly identical... 2/1 on one side and 1/1 on the other.My units rent for $1,100 and $900, respectively. The ren...
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Hi everyone,
As a first time out-of-state investor, I've heard buzz about promising neighborhoods in Columbus, like North Linden, Olde Towne East, and Franklin Park, known for their potential cash flow and appreciat...
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Mortgage rates play a significant role in housing affordability. Higher mortgage rates increase the cost of borrowing money to purchase a home, making homes less affordable for potential buyers. This can result in low...
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I just closed on my first rent house. The tenants that are in place have been there 2 years. They appear to be great tenants. They have kept the house in spotless condition for the last 2 years and always pay on...
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I'm looking for feedback on how much a renovation could increase the rent.Below are photos of a unit that needs some love and one that has been done. They are in the same building, same floor, same view, same size ...
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It seems we the seller and I are beginning to reach an agreement on price. The comps in the area for the full ARV all have had central heat / air installed. I went ahead and factored that into my repairs and made ...
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As we're all aware, inventory is increasing in many markets (though, in many instances this just means the market is going from very, very, very low inventory to very, very low inventory.). ...It's sort of like "upgr...
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My tenant is requesting central air be installed this summer. We agreed to check into installing central air this spring when the sign the lease last fall, with the knowledge that the rent would increase if we did in...
I have a question about whether to add heat \ air conditioning to a pre-existing addition. This is my first flip and I am wondering whether to add AC \ heat to the addition. This is a 3\2 home with a 300 sq ft addit...
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Hi all,I am set to close on my first small apartment building next week (7 Units). The current owner is about 50% under current market rent rates. This confirmed by the appraisal report, local realtors, and my own D...