Mitchell Jaworski
Why all the hate on 8 - percent that is.
Hello fellow BPers. I've noticed alot of posts where people don't consider an 8% return to be worth a deal or feel it is taking on too much risk for an 8% return. Whether it's investing in a turnkey property or a r...
Mark S.
Strategy Change: Multi to 3/2
After a heart-to-heart conversation with my realtor and myself, I've come to the conclusion that the multi-family space may not be for me...at least right now.
It appears that in my area virtually all the mul...
Edward Briley
Is it a good time to invest in Commercial Properties?
I am about to sell another flip, and I have been deciding rather or not to buy a commercial property to flip, for the reason that the banks are wanting too much for dilapidated housing that has all turned too competit...
Charles Mangum
Partnering with your children on real estate deals
My 11 year old daughter has about $12k in funds she was given from her grandfather. I have custodial responsibilities for that money. I was thinking of purchasing a property and I would be the credit partner and she...
Lily Ardila
Vacation Rentals 1,000 miles away from primary residence?
Hi All!Currently looking to purchase our first vacation rental/second home with 10% down. We live in the metropolitan Washington DC area and as you can imagine, its pretty expensive to really pay 10% on anything here ...
Arthur Means
Gatlinburg Cabin Target Cost in current market
Hey all,sorry for the short question here, just wondering if someone can help me with what I should be looking for from a cost perspective when buying my first or short-term rental.I saw a one bedroom one bath cabin t...
Ian Handel
Feeling bad, Older tenant, Under market value
I feel bad. One of my tenants is in her upper 60's, she works for a temp agency and has difficulty paying her bills. She is never late and hasn't missed a payment. She's been living in the building for six years. ...
Johnnie Fair
Which paint should I use for my flip?
I bought a short sale for 315 in a 500k area, the home has not been painted before, the home should be painted but I want to keep the entire budget for the flip below 10k. I don't want to buy cheap paint but I don't w...
Seth B.
What do you guys think of this deal?
Hello All,It's been a long while since I've been on the forums, but I have finally decided to get serious with purchasing a duplex this year. My apartment lease is up in August so I have set a goal to be in a duplex b...
Craig H.
What's a good cap rate
Sorry, I asked the wrong question. I meant to say What is a good cap rate? How do you determine what CAP rate you should strive for?
Thanks!