Andy Oshodi
House Hacking in state or Section 8 out of state?
I am brand new to real estate investing but I want to invest in my first property this year. I am based in Houston TX. I am looking to buy a quadruplex and house hack for the first year, here in Houston using MTR str...
Ramek Llah
Month To Month Or Lease Agreements?
Which legal binding contract do you feel more comfortable with? My advisor recommends month to month for the simple fact, the process of eviction is quicker. But, I personally would rather a year lease due to stabilit...
Michael Leonardo
New to BP from TAMPA FL
Hello BP community,
My name is Michael Leonardo & I'm from Tampa FL. I'm in the process of selling my catering business(REI money!) & looking forward to starting my second career in REI. I currently ...
Heath M.
Starting out soon - primary residence is almost paid off
Plan to start with first rental property soon with a business partner. Will have my primary residence paid off before we buy our first rental property and will also have the 20% down payment covered on first purchase...
Michael Maliszesky
Looking for tips for writing a rental listing
Hey, I'm about to make for first listing to rent out my single family home. I have all my criteria set up, I'm just not too sure what to write in the description. Does anyone have any tips about what to write in the ...
Brandon Turner
What Would You Do? (Fixed or Arm Refi?)
Alright, so I'm working on a couple refinances right now, and one of them I'm a little stumped on - so I could use some input.
I owe $75k on a duplex that should appraise around $120k. I have 2 options:
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Timothy Reeb Jr
BP FIRST POST
Hi BP Community,I'm excited to be a part of the community, have been listening to the podcasts for a week or so and loving it, listened to over a dozen haha. I was born and raised in Pendleton, NY a small agricultural...
Sam Leon
Pets DO cost more time, money and stress
First, I have nothing against pets. I do allow pets in some of my rentals, but I have to say, they DO add to my cost, yet I do not charge a pet fee.Here is a list of things I have personally experienced a tenant's do...
Robert Larue
Help w/ Analyzing First Commercial Deal in St Louis
Hi all,Relatively new investor here, I own 7 units (SFR's and small multi), but trying to buy my first commercial multifamily apartment complex in Overland, Missouri (St. Louis area). I would be buying it at around a ...
Stuart Grazier
Paying down principle fast using an open ended line of credit?
Mortgage and lending professionals, I signed up for a program a few months ago that's basically a budgeting tool (kind of like Quickbooks online) that shows you how to use an open line of credit (like a credit card or...