Jenni Purvis
Cash flow or appreciation, which should I pursue next?
I invest with a buy and hold strategy in two very different markets, about 100 miles apart, and we're analyzing where to put our money next.
Our first SFR is in an inner suburb of KC, a fantastic location for...
Michael Garcia
Deal or No Deal
I've got a property in Chicago that I'm picking up for 276K. 4 Units currently renting at $1150 for three units and $950 for the garden Unit. It's a beautiful brick and Lime Stone 4 story building with a 4 car garage....
Gregory Cudzilo
What areas in VA are on the up and up?
With the Amazon HQ2 move to Crystal City projected for 2023, what housing markets appear to be heating up in VA? I feel like now is a good time to look for a single family buy and hold or duplex/triplex before Amazon ...
Edwin Valdovinos
Should it be 50/50 ?
I am working on a fix and flip with a partner. He got the property off market for a really good price under contract. We want to rehab the property and sell it ARV. I am coming up with all of the money for the deposi...
Georges A.
Buying Tenanted Property
So I finally was able to sign the P&S on a multifamily property for Buy & Hold investment. This took me 6 months in the touch Boston market. Before asking my question, I would like to thank the great commun...
John McKee
How many beds should an average STR have?
Is there a sweet spot of bedrooms or baths that the average STR family needs. Also what size of beds? Is it worth it to get a queen vs. a double. What is the most marketable kind of layout when it comes to bed and ...
Jason Dumbaugh
Sell or Rent primary residence?
Hello all,Looking for some sell-or-rent advice. My wife and I purchased our first-ever home in Viera, FL (on the Space Coast) for $430k back in Oct 2022 with 10% down using a 5/1 4.5% ARM. We're now 2y+ in, and set o...
John Brewder
Which type of property includes the least waste of money: mobile home, condo, or house?
Which type of home has the least waste of money: a $75,000 mobile home, a $250,000 condominium, or a $500,000 house?Less interest is paid on the mobile home and condo, but condos may typically appreciate less than ...
Ryan Rubel
Why would someone be a LL in a HCOL area?
After reading these forums for a while and learning about the 2% rule, I'm a bit confused as to why someone would buy a house and rent it out in very HCOL areas like San Francisco. I live in Melbourne Australia and o...
Cliff Rosa
Shorter investment lengthes for higher ROI?
Trying to figure a way in which one could essentially have less than a 50% operating expense. With the 50% rule is it true to say that every year you have your property you will incur 50% in expenses? Im thinking that...