Whitney Bivins
Should I cut my losses and start over?
I bought a 1960s 355k duplex with an owner occupied loan. 7.5% interest, about 2800 mortgage payment. Since living here I’ve put in a new HVAC in both units and kitchen into one unit, I’ve max out my credit card, and ...
Michael Graystone
What would you do with $850k?
Hi everyone. I'm brand new to BP and looking for some opinions/advice from all of you experienced investors. Here's the question:If you had roughly $850,000 cash to invest in buy-and-hold properties, and your prioriti...
Mani Poudel
Your Advice to younger self
Hypothetical question to all the experts out there.What would be your strategy and road map if you were in this situation with all the expertise and wisdom you have today.
You are in Midwest, make close to 6 figure ...
John Chapman
How much experience as a landlord do you need for credibility?
Okay, I'm writing this post, because I just read a blog article on the BiggerPockets blog about turnkeys working from an investment perspective. The problem is that the author has been investing for less than a year....
Megan Phillips
Must Have Tools for Landlord
Hi All,This may be a newbie question, but what tools would you consider "must haves" when planning to do at least some rehab work yourself on properties. Think painting, some flooring, replacing vanities/toilets, putt...
Shaka Farrier
How do I negotiate this duplex without scaring seller away
Hey BP, Ive finally found a small multifamily here in the Hampton Roads area Virginia. It's a small duplex built in 1953 that is in very good shape. I plan utilizing my VA loan and owner occupying for the required yea...
Victoria Britton
Advice on buying parents house
Hello,We are new here and happy to be part of the community! My husband's parents (55+) are moving to another city (Temecula, CA) and are selling their home in Riverside, CA, valued at $915K. We love this house and wa...
Matthew Byers
Need advice on buying home or real estate timing.
Greetings all, New to forums but have read a lot here due to an awesome community so keep it up folks.My question revolves around timing of buying a house vs buying real estate.Im currently living in OH and will be mo...
Daniel T Stockman
2nd Investment Property - Too Soon?
Happy Friday! My wife and I are currently in the process of closing on our first investment property (We are very excited)!!! It has good CoC ROI and will Cashflow fairly well, once fully leased and after all CAP Ex, ...
Brad E.
Inspections on cheap properties
I'm sure opinions vary widely on this but just wanted to get some feedback. I'm in contract on a C class duplex that was build in 1966 in GA for 50K. Went to check it out the first time today for myself and I can se...