David Lehane
Next steps after signing the contract for a Multi Family Home
Hello,So I have been lucky and recently signed 3 contracts, 1 for a Duplex in Grandrapids, I for a Duplex in Kalamazoo and 1 for a 7plex in Kalamazoo. (All in Michigan and all my first Multi Family purchases)I did the...
Horacio Gutierrez
Mashvisor accuracy for analysis
Hello,
Has anyone recently used mashvisor is it pretty accurate with its nunbers when it performs it analysis or is there any other online website such as mashvisor that can help get the right data to analysis a dupl...
Julian Maso
Methods to Finding Partners?
I was just curious as to what the best method to find a viable partner, lets say.... across the country. Unfortunately, i live in a sort of slummy area where prices of houses do not match the socioeconomic status of t...
Shane Welch
How do you prepare for Tax Season?
Hello, I just purchased my first duplex last month. What is your practices for preparing for tax season?Should I scan all receipts, keep in a folder on my desktop? or keep a binder of all receipts?Is excel good a goo...
Shelley Hilton
When shopping Landlords, what are the biggest red flags?
Hello Everyone,
I am a HCV/Sec 8 renter on the threshold of leaving my (cherished) property manager of nearly ten years for a new home. Over the past decade, I have become accustomed to a high standard of landlord ex...
Alex Manley
Deal Hunting: How to/what am I doing wrong?
Based on everything I have read here on BP, the most important part of RE Investing is finding a great deal. My question is simple, but the answer no doubt complicated: How?I have been using lots of online databases (...
Amy Greger
Refinance with Self-Employed Income
Trying to refinance cash-out on a duplex. Excellent credit. Went through most of the process, and was shut down because we have self-employed income only. "I thought you still had a job (W-2)"... What's the best wa...
Guevara M.
Help With Updating (Pics)
I want to do some updating in my 1/1 condo before I get ready to sell it. I need to make it look better than any of the other units that are there. Most of them look just like mine. (Old) So what are some of the th...
Brian Adzadi
Do you guys think this is wise?
Hello BP members. I would like you guy's opinion on this. I have been inspired to go in to rental properties. Unfortunately, I do not have the capital to invest. I am thinking of taking out a loan from my 401K and my ...
Chris Pelletier
Best way to invest 11K
My wife and I have 11K saved up. We want to start investing in real estate. We have some consumer debt we need to pay off, our credit score is excellent, and we have educated ourselves a bit. What advice do you exp...