Hi everyone, new investor here. Been learning a ton from BP. Haven’t purchased my first property YET, but want to do so asap. I want to lay out a scenario for anyone looking to give some advice to a newbie! I’ve decid...

I'm looking to update the windows in my property for all units if possible. In total, I counted approximately 30 windows that would need to get replaced, with many of them not being the same sizes. I also want them to...

I know the BRRRR method is the buzzword these days on BP and for good reason! It's the best way (that I know of) to buy and hold real estate. In my experience with the couple I've done previously, there are different ...

Hi everyone,We're about to begin the rehab work in one of the properties we purchased in Old North Milwaukee. Our contractor mentioned that there's a possibility of adding an extra 1/2 a bathroom to the upstairs floor...

Where are we headed for 2020? What do you think the trends are? Where are the next new areas to invest in? My thoughts and experiences. The trend of population migration into the south will continue. Southeast is star...

After reading the "Cashflow Doesn't Build Wealth" by Shane Pearlman I can see that there are a lot of really passionate opinions on both sides of the fence. There were some really good arguments presented by both sid...

Hi BP community- longtime lurker, rare poster.  I've seen many, such as Ben Leybovich, decry SFR properties, but I have a hard time understanding why- from the perspective of a smaller investor.I work full time, and o...

Hey BP, I have a 3 unit property in Logan Square, Chicago. I have a PM management company that takes care of it, and in the past 5 years, didn't pay much attention to the numbers. As I started scrutinizing the numbers...

Will be cashing out soon from a company buyout.  I will end up with about $400K cash after taxes.  My first impulse is to purchase 4 $200k homes with $100k down on each and rent them out.  The thinking behind that is ...

Hi everyone,
Just working through learning as much as I can on the STR markets and trying to gage what most people think about condos/townhomes vs single family homes as investments...I'm trying to weigh the benefits...