Andrew Bosco
Fannie Mae 2-4 Unit Loans
Hey all! This helps out house-hackers (like myself) a ton. Starting Nov 18th, buyers can purchase 2-4 unit primary home with only 5% down. FHA is still a good option, but the fact that you can get a 2 family to owner ...
Charlie Moore
How do you do your application process? You are in charge?
if you are trying to find good tenants,do you charge an application fee and then do all the research YOURSELF?or do you pay a company or another person to do it, just any third party?
Ryan Dyess
Window units in apartment buildings
I am wondering what everyone's experience is with window units in apartment buildings? This 24 unit has window units built into the siding, not secured in the window so they have it as a more permanent solution. What ...
Paul Veronis
Market Research in Florida
Hello BP Community,I am a newer Investor and I am planning on moving to Florida in a year. I am trying to do market research to help me pick a good location to start buying real estate in. I know the key factors to lo...
Michelle Simoni
Investing with no money
Hi All, Chicago local realtor, architectural associate and investor, Michelle Simoni, nice to meet you!I want to ask for a loan to rehab a multifamily. Can I get a loan from a bank showing them I can pay the mortgage...
Audrey Sommer
How to Calculate 5-Year Rent Growth
I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on how to calculate a relatively accurate 5 year rent growth for a market? I'm working through the "picking a market" worksheet and workshop, and there are no clear in...
Jon Huber
Awesome online resources I have been using for researching properties
I want to begin by saying that I have no affiliation with any of these sites/apps. Full disclosure.. I am just relaying some sources that I use so that it may help someone else. Also, these are online references. Obvi...
Brandon Turner
Criminal Charges Sought Against Landlord for Lack of Smoke Alarms
Very interesting article. Hopefully a lesson to all the landlords here ...
Criminal Charges Sought Against Landlord for Lack of Smoke Alarms
Owen Farmer
Spec Home Construction (Starter Homes) - Margins?
Does anybody have any insight on there current margins for starter home specs? In my local market (SE Michigan) construction costs have gone up but home prices have fallen. Just wondering if this seems to be the case ...
Joshua Dorkin
Google's Street Views
What does everyone think about Google's street views? Do you guys use that feature on Google maps in your research?
Do you think it is invasive or goes too far?
Share your thoughts.