Laura Thorne
1st proprety: duplex or go big?
My husband and I are looking to purchase our first rental property, with the intention of acquiring more and more units over the next 30 years. We have enough money (currently invested but not making much and we have...
Matthew Rosebaugh
Splitting a Multi-Family into Condos - Columbus, OH
I have seen a LOT of multi-families split into condos throughout Old Towne East, German Village, Merion Village, etc. Has anyone been through this process or have any advice?
Ryan V.
FSBO deal without using realtors
So I came across a potential deal for a 2/2 condo that is for sale by owner. The numbers seem to work and I'm trying to look at it early next week before the holiday.My question is if it's FSBO, does that mean I can't...
Mike Sanders
Preparing for a possible fight with my new HOA over interior improvements, any suggestions?
Quick Summary: I bought my first condo to live in, and eventually rent. Read the R&R, everything looked fine. President of the HOA is making it sound like I need to get a permission slip for interior improvements,...
Carey Green
Analyzing apt complex - how 2 acct for depreciation expnese
I'm looking at the P&L for an apartment complex I'm considering as an opportunity to bring private money investors into - however, this is my first time doing a deal this size and I'm curious what I should do in m...
Patrick Long
Bay Area Deal Analysis - North San Jose
Hi all, I'm a newbie real estate investor. I just graduated about a year and a half from Cal and have been working since graduation. I've been saving hard for a down payment and now I think I might've stumbled across ...
Blake Lockhart
Renting property with out HOA knowing
Hey guys!I am new to the Rental Property world. I have found a great property that is asking $125K that will provide about 300 - 450$ cash flow a month and is in the most desirable area of Atlanta GA. The property is ...
Joel Florek
16 Unit Complex on a Lake, I want to Buy It!
First, some background info! I bought a 4plex in my small town in the upper peninsula of Michigan earlier this year and things are going great with it. Just finished renovating my only vacant unit and had 3 calls on t...
Kevin Longeuay
Are these red flags or just first time buyer jitters?
I'm looking at purchasing a condo from a turnkey company in Indianapolis and it looks good on paper but wanted to check with you folks.Here are the numbers:Price: $65kRent: $1075 (2bd 1.5 bath)Expenses (PITI, PM, HOA)...
Ken P.
I bought my wife a brand new car for Christmas for only $10,000
In December I bought my wife a new car for Christmas. The price of an average new car in 2014 was a bit over $30,000, but I bought it for only $10,000, and it’s newer than new. It’s a mid-size vehicle, and although ...