Jason Schmidt
can someone please explain this 50% rule to me?
I have heard from people on these boards that I can expect the operating expenses of the house I purchase to rent out would be about 50% of what I can get for it monthly. I could be misunderstanding it, but how is th...
Sandee Sampson
Traveling professional short-term housing
I've been contacted (through Zillow) by three individuals claiming to be with an independent company offering short-term residence to traveling nurses, professionals and interns. Has anyone heard of this approach bein...
Adam Zach
How Many RE Investors are Engineers?
Is it just me or are about 25% of all real estate investors, also engineers? As an Engineer myself I could be biased but curious if anyone has insight. I know folks usually have professional background like IT, accoun...
Andrew Zack Jenkins
Securing STR's through Rental Arbitrage
Good morning everybody! So my wife and I have gotten linked up with some folks that teach and provide a system for STR's by using rental arbitrage. I am curious if any of you have done this before and what some of you...
Rob Roth
Greater Philadelphia Area- Best Rental Property Areas
Hi everyone. I have been doing research and trying to find a property in north western Philadelphia-Overbrook and Wynnfield nieghborhoods that is either a single family or 2-4 unit residential rental for under 250k.I ...
Joe Curry
Vacation rental info
I'm in Myrtle Beach this weekend with my daughter for a softball training/tournament. While walking to a local venue I came across a 5 unit apartment complex for sale by owner. Naturally I called to inquire. He was cl...
Paul Politte
Financing Options in North Carolina
Hello Everyone - I'm a rookie investor in Cary, NC looking to get started investing in the Triangle area (SF, Small MF / BRRRR, B&H, Flips). Since I'm not quite able to buy with cash, I'm curious if any of you hav...
Ricardo Ramirez
Can I post a deal i have under contract on the MLS with a FSBO?
If I want to wholesale a deal where the best buyer is a retail buyer can I post it on the mls with a FSBO for a flat fee OR a real estate agent If my intent is to use transactional funding. Since I cant market it on t...
Brian Garrett
Leasing a new car (Conventional DTI Concerns)
So I decided to sell my luxury car in order to free up more capital for real estate deals.I couldn't justify having a lot of cash tied up in an expensive vehicle anymore knowing I could be investing that money.I curre...
Rafael Perez
When house hacking, should I furnish the entire house?
Within the end of this year, I plan on house hacking my first primary residence home. Should I furnish the entire house myself, or should I tell my roommates to furnish their own bedrooms? Pretty simple question but h...