Will Conner
Projecting Costs into the future
Hi, First time posting but have been on the site and learning for a while now. Just like so many people here I've made a promise to myself to finally get into real estate as a way of exiting my W2 job and provide a lo...
Jeff L.
Explain to me how "Trading Up" a house after a few years works?
I've heard of this strategy where, instead of holding and renting a property for the length of the 30 year mortgage, you only keep it for a few years and then "trade up" to 2 properties or a better property. And you b...
Sonya Gulka
Bump-out vs traditional addition
Hi,I'm looking for some suggestions regarding a bathroom addition. We have been talking to several construction companies, the outcome is not so promising. Some of them aren't taking up the project because of the size...
Ray Li
Finding a real estate agent?
If I'm looking into rental properties in other areas where I have no connections whatsoever, what's the best way to find good real estate agents that I can trust?If I find a property management company first and then ...
Sandy Hu
Equity Multiple Experience
Anybody invested through Equity Multiple? Whats your experience and return?
Lei L.
Duplex or Fourplex building cost in Indianapolis
Thinking about building a duplex or fourplex in the south side of Indianapolis. 2 beds and 1 bath for each unit. No garage.Without thinking about the cost of lot/land, what do I expect the total cost? (including both...
Andrew L.
What Metrics Do You Use? - Multi-Family Specific
In regards to multi-family properties only in the 2-15 unit sized properties, day in and day out, what metrics/ratios do you use when analyzing a potential deal or determining how long to keep a property/when to se...
Julie Amadeo
New Investor Doing Research
Hi all, I'm looking to being REI. I'm based in NYC but given prices in the area, probably looking outside to other regions in NY to invest. It seems like where to buy your first property is my biggest question. I've s...
Kilter L.
Recommendation for tenant background/credit check
Hi investors,
I am moving out from my owner-occupied SFH and I am ready to rent it out as my first rental property. I would like to know your favorite background/credit check service provider for screening tenants. A...
John L.
Hi guys - can't wait to join the ranks!
My name is John. I'm an architect by trade but have always loved real estate. I own two town homes in Houston that I rent out, but live in a cool old building downtown that I lease. I'm on the hunt for some value a...