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Hello All,I currently own a 6,000 square foot triplex in Los Angeles, California that I am doing Airbnb on two of the units and renting one. I have been cash-flowing very well for the past few months but prior to buyi...
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What we really need is for local banks to start doing commercial loans on investment properties (SFH) again.
I know some states are still doing these types of loans. But here in Illinois, our local banks have complet...
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I asked advice from an acquaintance that has around 20 rental properties. His advice was simply "Don't do it"! His reasoning was as follows:1. Unless you are a handyman, and can fix things yourself, you will never...
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I need some advice estimating rehab cost!
I'm buying a duplex in an area that has appreciated quickly over the past 5 years. I had initially anticipated making repairs to the house then holding it as a rental, but am...
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In less than 30 days, when I close on this deal, this will be my first real estate purchase. My plan is to househack this fourplex.
I’ve run the numbers using the BiggerPockets calculator and my own spreadsheet. Ev...
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Does anyone know if there is a BP Meet Up in Miami / S. Florida? If not, is anyone interested in helping me organize one in the next couple of months? I think it'd be a great thing to do.
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I'm thinking of taking out a HELOC to fix and flip this house. http://cheaphomedeals.net/show_listing_details.php...Judging from the pictures, what should I do to it?
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