Jeremiah Belocura
First-time Philly House Hacker
Hi all, first-time [future] house hacker. My wife and I are moving back to Philly and have found a duplex we're interested in, both units being 2 bed/1 bath at roughly 750 SF.I used the BP Rental Property Calculator,...
Benjamin Small
To Pay Down Debt or Finance Future Investments....??
Hello Everyone...Financial matters can be such an emotional decision. I have some cash savings along with a modest investment property and a primary residence. I own both properties outright with no mortgage payments....
Trevor Rutherford
Texting tenants
I'm sure there are a dozen apps out there to send text to remind people that rent is due. Can anyone recommend one?
Erik Nizenkoff
Seller Refusing to provide Phase I ESA
Hi, I've been lurking on the forums for awhile, but this is my first time posting.I'm currently 14 days into a 60 day escrow on the purchase of a commercial property in California. This would be our first commercial...
Al Pat
Zillow charging $9.99/week to list for rent - any alternatives?
I received an email today from Zillow saying that they will be charging $9.99 per week to list FOR RENT properties in Georgia starting March 2, 2020. This will also cover the listing on HotPads and Trulia. With multip...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What are your best (and legal) tax saving strategies?
Since it's almost the end of the year, I wanted to focus our question on ideas and strategies that can help us make last minute changes to help lessen the tax burden, or to start the year with best practices.
Let's h...
Brent Salazar
My DTI has hit a wall
Hello BP,I have an interesting problem. I currently own 2 duplexes in my home town. 1 has tenants and the other I am house hacking. I am ready for my next deal and have hit a wall with conventional financing. The bank...
Liam Hanlon
Kitchen Remodel Tips Needed
Hi All,Currently in the process of purchasing my second duplex. I have done minor remodeling work and landscaping on my first property, but This one requires complete remodeling in both kitchens. Looking for any tips/...
Michael P.
60k Prop or 100k Prop? Cash flow vs. Value
Seems to me when I look into buying a 60k house it comes with issues it's potentially on its last leg in a neighborhood that is consistent with the same issues in the same price point.
When going up to 100k you are...
Mana Silva
Why doesnt more people do new builds than just flipping?
Aloha everyone, Im an investor in Hawaii and I build homes from the ground up. Just out of curiosity, why doesnt more people do new builds in the Real Investing World? Majority of the investors that I come across in H...