Andrew Rellinger
What features to look for in a single family home rental?
Outside of the number analysis (cash flow, ROI, etc.) what things should I be looking for. How many beds/baths? Square footage? What things do you look for when touring a home to potentially invest in as a SFH rental?...
Scott Graf
Making many offers to get one accepted
So I understand that real estate investing is a numbers game, and that I will have to look at many, many properties to come up with some to make offers on, and that I will have to make many offers before one is accept...
Kyler J Sloan
Builder: Local vs. National
For someone looking to start their first ground-up build project, would it be smarter to find a local builder of a small business or to bring on a national builder with a long track record?
This is another question ...
Ben Rasche
Cash reserves per unit
Hey guys and gals,I just purchased 2 single family houses and a duplex to go along with another duplex I currently own. I'm just curious how much cash I should try to keep in reserves at all times in order to deal wi...
Peter S.
Minimizing downpayment for 5th mortgage (a duplex)
Long time lurker, first time poster.Over the last 18 months I've purchased 4 buy and hold properties and I just signed a purchase agreement for my 5th, a duplex is Grand Rapids, Michigan.Every property I've purchased ...
Buerkie Klokpah
Need feedback on a property I am looking at! =)
Hello All! I am looking at an investment property in the area for rental (first one!) but it looks to need work. Before I make an offer, I'm hoping I can arrive to a decent estimate for repairs and revisions. Does any...
William Sullivan
How does a high LTV affect future opportunity?
I'm interested in financing a multi-unit property in the Boston area with an FHA 30-year loan. This may mean a $400k+ loan with at least 3.5% down.How would this 96.5% LTV affect my ability to obtain future financing...
Kory Dieter
Self-managing Indiana property from out of state
Hi BP community! Does anyone have experience self-managing Indiana rental properties from out of state? Indiana Code 32-31-3-18 requires a person residing in Indiana be authorized to manage the dwelling unit" and we w...
Orlando Goodon
Investing in NEWARK multi-family for person with $40k disposable
I understand Newark CAN be a hassle for newer small investors, due to renter friendly courts and low potential low quality tenants. However the risks are relative to the investor profile as always. So would like your ...
Andrew Duclos
Application before showing the unit?
Hi all!I’ll be renting out my first apartment soon and I’m interested in learning the best strategies of screening the applicants. Would you typically have the applicant submit an application before the showing or jus...