Caitlin Nolan
San Francisco: Harassment/ Threats by Tenant
My partner and I currently reside in San Francisco. While I work full-time, he manages the building in which we live. It is owned by his father who lives permanently in Prague.
We have one sub-tenant that has lived ...
Scott B.
Better Option in Terms of Repaying Debt?
Hello All,I have a general question in regards to what debt to pay down first. Currently my largest sources of debt are my condo I recently purchased in April 2018 and my student loans. At my current payment rate my m...
Tim Richardson
Favorite paint choice?
Looking at my first rehab project in Salem, Oregon. Does anyone have a favorite interior paint color or colors for rentals that seems to draw people in?
Christopher Morris
Fannie Mae Owner Occupied 5%
Happy Friday BP! As we all know, Fannie Mae has come out with their 5% down, owner occupied loan for multifamily (2-4) properties. I understand this eliminates the "self sufficiency" test that the FHA requires for 3-4...
Len Roche
Mortgages and Rehab Loans
Hello. My husband and I (this is Cassie speaking) recently located a small multifamily property that we are interested in as our first buy and hold rental. It is a duplex, and we believe it has positive cash flow pote...
Nathan Mabery
What the fast growing areas of San Antonio?
Hello BP community! What advice would you give to an investor starting out in terms of location? Of course the adage is "if the numbers work" but what areas inside 1604 do you think with will grow the fastest or be th...
Ryan Daulton
Max number of residents per unit
I'm building a new MF house, targeting travel medics. It is very near to the main medical district. I plan on building a duplex (so 2 kitchens and 2 living rooms). Everybody will have private baths. Do you think a...
Donald Eggers
Classic fix-and-flip in Portland, OR
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $546,000
Cash invested: $49,000
Sale price: $595,000
Classic fix and flip. We had 3 exit strategies, and ultima...
Albert Ng
Which tenant would you pick?
I have just finished remodeling a SFH rental property in San Jose area. My goal is to rent it out long term. I have 2 top prospective tenants (the rest are screened out).#1: Section 8 tenant approved for 5 rooms. Mex...
Collin S.
How to Handle Cleaning with a Full Time Job
Does anyone have any tips on how to handle cleaning of the unit after guests leave? There is a small window of time each day to clean and it is almost impossible to do it yourself while working a full time job.