David K.
Your Min Cap Rate requirement on a 20-30 unit residential?
What is your min Cap Rate requirement on a 20-30 unit residential?Also consider these units are NOT new and are in good maintained condition. Vacancy rate is 5%. Rents are just about maxed out. I use Cap Rates as a qu...
Ruslan Kotelyanets
Is it smart to have your first investment be an apartment?
I’m new to investing into real estate. I haven’t purchased any properties but I have been looking and I’m more drawn to multi unit buildings. That being said I am unsure if that is the best route to take and the oth...
Russ Loven
Getting started in real estate investing
Hi everybody!I want to get started in real estate and believe I know how I want to start, but want to make sure all my i’s are dotted and t’s crossed. I just started getting my military pension which more than covers ...
John Patterson
How to buy more rental properties with debt to income limited out
My current situation:1 primary, 5 rentals, no additional debt, heloc out (invested in one of the rentals), and cash to buy more, but at 43% debt to income. I am looking for a solution where I can buy more rentals. I...
Scott Schaecher
Investing Strategy: 5+ apartment complex vs several 4-units>
Hi everyone! This is officially my first post to Bigger Pockets, but hoping to become a more regular participant. I've been listening to the Podcasts and reading blogs for several months now, and am hooked. Wanting to...
Stephen Grindle
Using a Self-Directed IRA to invest
Hey friends, I'm considering using a Self-Directed IRA to invest in a short-term vacation rental. So two questions: 1. Should I transition my current Traditional IRA to a Self-Directed ROTH IRA or keep it as a Self-Di...
Emily Beatty
COVID-19 - Tenants don't want an Appraiser to Enter
I am in the process of refinancing one of my rental properties and need an appraiser to enter. The tenants do not want the appraiser to enter due to COVID-19 concerns. There is a multi-generational family living in th...
Rob Anteau
The Value of Professional Interior Design for Short-Term Rentals: Experience and Cost
Hello Everyone,
I'm going to purchase a log cabin in the mountains and considering the potential impact of professional interior design. I'm hoping to get some insights and experiences from those who have done this b...
Brandon Hartman
Calling all 1031 Exchange experts - Off standard question
As part of my partner and I's year two growth strategy, we will each be purchasing a duplex with an FHA loan that we plan to separately house hack for two years (me with my girlfriend, he with his current roommate). ...
Yaamu Camara
Do i buy a rental property for cash or i do i go with a Mortgage?
So i got approved by a bank for two duplexes that i was interested in, i got one under contract and the other one didn’t go through “ another investor offered more” now i’m conflicted if i should go with this one prop...