I'm currently working on scaling up quickly through purchasing large SFR portfolios and/or apartments, and I'm in preliminary talks with a few sellers willing to carry back a seller 2nd note of 20-30% (i.e. the down p...

Dear BP members,I have a question: I am renting a multifamily unit in New Haven, CT. The 2nd and 3rd floor attic are connected as one unit. I am renting to 3 graduate students on the 2nd floor and 1 graduate student o...

What has been your personal experience with Lines of Credit being frozen?  I'm thinking of using combination of LOCs and HELOCs to serve as my reserve funds, but I've been warned several times that this can be risky. ...

Hi everyone - My husband and I currently own several investment properties throughout Massachusetts. Our primary residence is a single-family home in Boston, and comes with no dedicated parking. We have the opportunit...

I noticed inside my windows that there's a pretty significant amount of ice (see pic below).  Granted, this was taken last week when Chicago was insanely cold, but I also had a tenant complain about the same thing a c...

Hello colleagues,The fire Marshall recently conducted a review of an 8 unit, 3 storied old building in Palo Alto, CA  that I manage.He has specifically called out for several corrections. In particular I am seeking he...

Hi all,I've only completed one deal at this point but have built a network through other business pursuits, and suddenly multiple people are trying to give me money. Given the hotness of my local market and the trust ...

Long time lurker on BiggerPockets and very grateful for all the great info I've found here over the years. My wife and I are moving out of our current home and going to rent it out. My wife is the only one on that mor...

Hello,I'm a new investor under a for sale by owner contract for my first house hack property. The contract is for an off market townhome in Tempe, AZ for $250,000 with the contingency that if the appraisal amount is l...

House hacking has become a buzzword in real estate circles, presenting a unique opportunity for landlords to optimize their properties and boost returns. In this blog, we'll delve into the art of house hacking specifi...