Brian Jannert
Cottages near the lake
Tip Top Homes I am a first time blogger and first time at real estate I am taking on a huge task for my first time for sure. I am looking to get some chatter going on a deal I have in the works. I am in the home stret...
Beau M.
Adding A/C to Historic(brick) Apartment complex
Recently aquired an old vacant apartment complex. Looking for most economical way to add a/c, also updating heat/water heating. We will have to replace/change out boiler as well so looking for best options! It's a gor...
Brandon Johnson
FHA 203k need some insight please! pros and cons.................
Any experience with fha 203k strategy???? Pros and cons? is it worth it and what are some benefits going this route on a multi family investment opportunities! Some things to watvh out for? Some things that need to be...
Shawna WImpy
What about Brrrring older homes
Hi, I'm a newby and would like to hear from investors with experience in renting 40-60 yr old single family homes. The question running on my mental hamster wheel is: Replace the infrastruct (plumbing &electrical...
Jack B.
Realities of cash out refinance after 1031 exchange
I've read/heard that doing a cash out refinance post 1031 exchange can allow you to tap equity tax free. But does it really?It seems you can also not deduct the interest expense tied to the cash you just took out, UNL...
Len P.
Cleaning in between tenants
Hi everyone!A tenant just moved out of one of my units and my property manager charged me $480 to clean the unit to get it ready for the next tenant (he used an external service and charged me at cost). That is almost...
Brit Hale
Buying in LLC vs Personal Name
In regards to purchasing long term hold rentals:
In my market, it seems that an investor purchasing a rental can get a 30 year fixed mortgage in the range of 4.0%-4.5% with 25% down when purchasing in their personal ...
Mike Hsiao
Vacant 4-plex Rehab Strategy - Rehab all at once or one at a time?
I have an offer in on 4-plex property that is currently completely vacant. It is 2 stories. Top story has a 2BR/2BA and a Studio. Bottom floor has a 2BR/2BA and 1BR/1BA The property will need full rehab of all units...
Saika Maeda
Converting a SF home on a MF zoning into Duplex
Hi all, Wanted to pick your brain if you have an experience on this. I'm looking at a SF home (4+2 on 1500sqft living space) on a MF zoning to convert into a Duplex (2+1 and 2+1). When doing that, what are the conside...
Daniel Haberkost
Making offers yourself
On BP's podcast, forums, and various books I hear/read that experienced investors are making offers themselves without a real estate agent. However, I haven't found any good resources that explain how to make offers o...