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Hi everyone, could use your input and help!I have been house hacking a duplex in Oakland the last year. Tenants moved in January 2022. First few months were fine, but some issues started coming up. They're on a subsid...
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In another thread, @Bill Gulley and I had a brief discussion on underwriting guidelines. Rather than take that thread off topic, I created this one to hopefully further the discussion. The main contention was whether ...
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@ Llewelyn A. -You posted this on another thread:"Mike, Jay, like both of you, I buy based on Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Analysis, not on calculations that only tell you what the current year return gives you.I met...
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Hello Members,Resident of Virginia. Looking to consider JWB to invest in Florida real estate market. More interested in newly built properties that will appreciate well if I need to sell in 5-6 years. Anyone has any ...
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It's late at night in Atlanta. The kid is sleeping. The rhythmic sound of the clothes being tossed around in the dryer reminds me I need to finish packing. As I mentally plan out my day tomorrow, though, there...
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I've recently purchased a few properties in Indianapolis and have been getting a number of properties sent to me. I'm looking to get feedback on areas (zip codes/parts) of town to avoid. Any feedback that you are a...
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I just got approved for a 180k HELOC and I am looking to start buying STRs. I currently live in orange county CA and am looking at the Smoky mountains and Joshua tree. How do I make the most out of my 180k? Which mark...
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Hi all, I have owned my first and only rental property (Single family) for about 3 months now. My tenant moved in 2 weeks after I closed, a couple and 1 teenaged child. It has not been as smooth as I had liked. My ...