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Advice needed on my ‘Smelly Mansion’ please!I’m having a hard time finding contractors willing to come out and give quotes this late in the season. I’m a new investor and I’m just beginning to work on building these r...
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Hi all, I’m just about to close on a 3 unit property here in Chicago. It needs a bit of work with one unit I will live in and another two to rent out. Both have current leases that will run out in March and then I can...
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With inflation from my understanding two things will happen. Either rates rise to the point where they lower inflation but we risk economic slow down, job losses, deferred debt etc. If the economy slows too much they ...
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Hello BP! I'm new to this world AND that of flipping. I've been in the construction industry for over 6 years though (residential for 3 and now commercial 3+). I came across a great investment property in Orlando, FL ...
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Hi BP folks:So, the definition of the term "path of progress" is the direction in which an emerging market’s growth is occurring - because progress/growth is occurring in these areas, demand increases, rents rise and...
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Hi all,I'm hoping the title is catchy enough: I'm looking for median home price to rent ratio by county to find markets that meet the 1% rule. Any pointers where I can find that?Kathy
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I currently earn a solid income from my day job and am working to diversify my investment portfolio by focusing on multifamily real estate. I believe multifamily properties offer better value for the time spent managi...
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700 sqft 2 bed 1 bath, full unfinished basement.
Needs new water heater, furnace, central out unit, new carpet.
Everything else seems to be in great condition.
Under 4k in updates to get it rent r...
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Aloha all I am trying to learn more about real estate. I live in Hawaii and with the economy here it feels impossible to buy and turn a profit in this market. Has anyone had any success? Please share your story
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Hello so an interesting subject always in my head is should I rent to section 8 or some other form of government housing? I know its a guaranteed rental income, but it is worth the hoops you have to jump through can s...