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How would you improve curb appeal? Thinking cut trees down, paint eaves, trim and window frames white. What do you say?
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I got faith that my "BP Fam" can shed some light on this for me, so big thanks in advance. What are the factors other than the interest rate when choosing between a Heloc or a cash out refi?
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Hi everyone! I just picked up a shell property in a booming area in Philadelphia. Original plan was to flip it, then started considering renting because of the area but now, I think the original plan of flipping might...
Goal 1: Pay off mortgage on the home you live in. (With no plans to borrow against it in the future.)Goal 2: Begin, grow and accelerate real estate investments using leverage. (The monthly cash that previously was pay...
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I'm early in my education here, but I think the strategy I want to employ once I get started again is "buy and hold". Probably duplexes at first.
Just poking around craigslist I can find duplexes relatively cheap (t...
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Where do I start to determine if this deal is worth it? We have a potential property that would be a complete rehab. It has been empty for 3 years, was bank owned. Private party purchased it last year, gutted it, &...
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Hello All,So I have finally gotten a duplex under contract! I am an overseas investor, as well, fyi.Before renting, I plan on hiring out to qualified people the following work:-re-glaze all 3 tubs, repair 2 tub surrou...
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I am gathering research in order to start investing in rental properties. I’m 22 and have saved plenty of money to start investing, but before I do I wanna be sure I know exactly what I’m doing. I see people talk abou...
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I always use the 10% coupons that are in the change of address packet from the post office. I usually just buy them in bulk on Ebay. If you buy in the store, the store computer will not allow you to double dip and tak...
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I will be closing on my first duplex at the end of this month. Tenants are in both units. Rents are too low. I plan on raising rent for upstairs unit from 750-1000. I've done my research and feel that this is slightly...