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Looking to revitalize the poor neighborhoods in Chicago without pushing out old tenants. I’m brand new to real estate investing but extremely determined to make an impact in my community. With Covid-19, we’re soon to ...
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I have bought 2 SFR in East Palo Alto for around 800K and 900K and have rented both of them. They are both cash positive. This was during last 1 year. What do people think of East Palo Alto in terms of further appreci...
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What is the biggest reason people fail as newbies in real estate investment?
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I am currently turning tenants in a 4br/2ba SFH in Arvada, CO and planned to have laminate flooring + new carpet installed on Wednesday. As I'm sure a lot of you have done, I opted to pull out the old stain riddled c...
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While I know the information I want to know when someone calls about my property, I always stumble when first answering a call.
Me: Hello, How may I help you?
Caller: Yes, I'm calling about the house fo...
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I am in the process of buying 3 duplexes that are undervalued because of rents. They are renting for $800-850. Market rents for this size in this neighborhood. should be 1100-1200. Once you purchase how do you rais...
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Hello BPers,As we all spend time analyzing deals and determining “flip” or “buy and hold” I was wondering if anybody here currently runs their numbers anticipating another major market correction. I am not sure if an...
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Hello BP community,Ok, I decided to focus on some major towns at Ohio (Akron, Toledo or Youngstown).What is the next steps ? Looking at property values ? Making contact with investors / contractors / property managers...
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I am considering buying a condominium in Makati Philippines. Makati is currently booming (before Corona). I live in Europe, but I have people who can do Airbnb for me. Does anyone have experience? Thanks in advance,