Though the title doesn't allow enough space to fully type out a bit more detail, it's not quite as simple as picking cash flow over appreciation. Consider these two scenarios and their risks and issues.Two scenarios i...

Lately, we've been marketing directly to "mom and pop" owners who want to retire. Their books are usually more or less useless in a lot of ways: No management fee, no labor charges on repairs (they do their own), thin...

Just curious, BP nation, has anyone bought property in Sicily? We are currently in Sicily and there are many old, run down, abandoned properties here. One of which used to belong to my wife's father's family. It's ...

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When analyzing commercial property and I receive the income and expense sheet from the realtor or owner, it rarely includes the vacancy rates and management fee. Should I include this (3-5% for va...

I found a duplex that is FSBO for $300K.  It's been on market for about 180 days.  I'm considering reaching out to the owner for a seller finance deal.  Any recommendations on how I should structure the seller finance...

We are looking for suggestions on how we might be able to structure a deal with the landlord we are renting from, preferably with none of our own money.CURRENT SITUATIONWe have been leasing a home (3bd/1.5ba) in NJ fo...

Lots of people have asked me how to start doing a "Rental Arbitrage" in STR (short term rentals - Airbnb is most popular but VRBO is another way).Rental arbitrage is you as the investor rents a home and becomes the te...

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I am looking to structure a deal. If I am looking to purchase a $500,000 property, and need to raise $125,000 for the equity component from private investors (at 75% LTV), how do I entice investors w...

Hi BP members.I am eager to start investing in multifamily homes as buy and holds for rental income.  I did cosign on my mother's home after parents divorce while I was still a college student. However, I've never par...