Ramsey Blankenship
Need inputs on phasing renovations.
My partner and I purchased a 6 unit complex in Shreveport, La. roughly 8 months ago. The property is in a less than attractive neighborhood however Shreveport is very block by block and sometimes home by home. After o...
AJ Wong
Overview of STR Inventory and Multi Family house hacks in Oregon
As spring (slowly) approaches, the quantity of listings on the Oregon Coast will continue to trickle upwards, a good sign for buyers that have been looking to take advantage of the recent drop in mortgage rates.
In ...
Dylan McLauchlan
How difficult is it to fill a small 4 bedroom?
Hello all,
I've been running the numbers on an attractive property in my area. It's close to downtown, and a major university in my city.
It's a duplex with a 4 bedroom and a 1 bedroom, and I plan on li...
Scott Anderson
What type of real estate should a beginner work with?
I'd like to draw on the wisdom of other investors here and figure out what I'm most comfortable investing in at my experience level. I'm too inexperienced to have a solid grasp of what I'm getting into regardless of t...
Brett Riemensnider
Offer Accepted on First Rental Property!
Just got word yesterday that the seller accepted my offer on a 4plex! Very excited for my first move into real estate. The 4 units are a 3bed 1bath, a 1and 1, and two 2 and 1’s. I will be moving into the 1 and 1 and r...
William C.
Bankruptcy and rent to income ratio
A tenant that applied just filed Chapter 13 Bankruptcy several months ago and has a 600 credit score. His gross income is 4.6 times rent, but he has some after tax deductions (including bankruptcy payments he just...
Jamiru Mutebi
New investor - Basement for short-term renting
Hi everyone,After reading a good number of experienced investors' posts from different forums, my wife and I have decided to finish our basement for short-term renting. Having said that, we would like to ask for your ...
Samuel S.
Cash out refinance strategy vs multiple conventional loans?
Hey BP Folks,So I am looking to structure a deal with a family friend whose an active investor, where he would be providing $100K in startup capital. I would be the active manager, basically running the entire busin...
LaMancha Sims
Building Vs Rehabbing
Real Estate Investing, in reality, is not as easy as it looks in movies and reality shows. There are cost overruns due to many unforeseen issues that comes with renovating a property. Making already slim margins to st...
Dmitri L.
The ultimate subdivision deal?? GSA selling Plum Island, NY!
This is fascinating:https://resourcecenter.secure.force.com/pbs/Proper...http://www.gsa.gov/plumislandContaining approximately 840 acres, the island boasts sandy shoreline, beautiful views and a harbor strategically ...