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Hello local Cincy investors. I've been a local real estate investor since 2007, but my rental experience has been centered in Clifton. My question is whether anyone has had any experience, good or bad, renting singl...
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I'm in the middle of an deal for a legal two-flat in Chicago with FHA financing, but the numbers only work if I convert the basement into a livable space. FHA loan + expenses is $3000, Rental income with 2 units is $3...
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The New Year offers a fresh start and a chance to make resolutions to make this year the best yet. Every year, I like to reflect on the previous year and update my network on what is to come. Every year that I sit d...
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Don't get me wrong here--I have had HUGE gains from real estate investments (yet I am not a seasoned Investor). This post has made me very happy that I have been so heavy in stocks. Poor MikeOh's $100 a month for so ...
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I have done 5 deals in the last 5 years and it has been a home run every time except for my first out of state property. I purchased a property through a "wholesaler" in AZ. The property looked great but I clearly did...
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We've been investing for the last 13 years in solid buy and hold quality rentals in Ontario CanadaI'm wondering how we can protect ourselves from mini grow ops in our apartments once it becomes legal to grow 4 plants ...
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Hello everyone! I just joined BiggerPockets and I am excited to interact with a community of people who don't think I'm crazy for wanting to invest in real estate. I've been told so many times that it's a bad idea and...
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Hey everyone,I just wanted to bring up a short talk I had with someone while getting food at a bar before the warriors game. I met these 2 guys in a bar who were friends (I was by myself). They were really nice and we...
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I'm getting into more of a niche for abandoned properties and distressed properties. I just found an abandoned property that caught on fire a year ago and has been abandoned ever since according to the neighbor. I'm n...
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There are posters on this board with the knowledge I need to make a decision and I'm ready to pull the plug. I want the pros and cons on my dilemma.
On free and clear property, is fire insurance a good or bad ...