Jason Lewis
How do I get experience without a experience? Chicken or the Egg
I owned, self-managed, and developed a number of properties before the 2008-2009 real estate crash. I have since recovered and have started and investment group in Chicago,IL. All principals have 700+ FICOs and we hav...
Jeremiah Clark
Property Manager in Lewiston/Auburn Maine
Hello, first post here. I am looking for recommendations for a PM in the Lewiston/Auburn area. I am currently looking at a few different properties in the 2-4 unit range. I work overseas so I wont be able to manage th...
Jill Herges
Does the 50% rule work?
I am just wondering if the 50% rule actually works? If I factor in actual expenses and use 10% each for repairs/maintenance, management, vacancy and Cap Ex that gives me 40% of rents right there. No way I can pay ta...
Karen W.
Is this a good deal or should I walk away?
Hi everyone, I'm still new to real estate investing so any help from those more experienced than me would be much appreciated. I'm interested in focusing on A type SFHs with higher end tenants with homes in the 150-25...
Manuel Angeles
Market Report: Office in Los Angeles County, CA as of August 1, 2024
Market Overview
The Los Angeles office market is comprised of 210.4 million square feet in twenty-one geographic concentrations ranging in size from the 38.9 million square foot Downtown submarket to the Mid-Citi...
Manuel Angeles
Market Report: Multifamily in Los Angeles County, CA as of September 1, 2024
Market Overview
The Los Angeles apartment market is comprised of 864,197 units in thirty-seven geographic concentrations ranging in size from the 62,684 unit Hollywood/Silver Lake submarket to the Tujunga/La Cres...
Kory Denny
1% Rule vs 2% Rule - Whats the truth?
Hey BP Community,I have been talking to a few investors in my area and have read many posts regarding both the 1% rule and the 2% rule. Of course we all know that 2% usually comes at a cost. By cost I mean properties ...
Taylor Davila
Hard Money Lender and Down Payment
Do hard money lenders typically require a down payment? If so, what would the percentage be?
Don Young
Budgeting for first purchase
Hi BP!How do you all budget for a new investment property purchase?I have been saving with the goal of purchasing a duplex within the next year or so. I'd like to house hack. I've realized I'm more likely to make this...
John Hall
Buying an Investment Property If Owner Has Mortgage
Hello investors!
Thanks for taking the time to read this quick question I had to clear up some confusion.
When buying an investment property, you will encounter home owners who still have mortgages on their property...