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Even though I am almost 50 and work in finance in NY, I have zero practical experience with the real estate investment. Dreamed about real estate investing fore years...
I would like to buy my 1st property and try i...
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Wi-Fi enabled sensors will soon be embedded into nearly every product so "owners" can monitor the data the object sends. A gate may send a signal meaning "I'm open" and a chair may send a signal saying "183 lbs." ...
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Hi all -I'm new to real estate investing and to this great discussion board! Thanks to all for sharing your experience! I have around 200k CAD and am looking at investing it in real estate in Toronto. I am 60 years ...
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If you had to choose just 3 neighborhoods around the Greater Pittsburgh area to buy and hold multi units, which neighborhoods would you choose? (obviously neighborhoods where multi's are prevalent)
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Sometimes, I come across a deal where it makes sense to have more than 1 private lender/investor. So far, I’ve had them all on title at different positions.
But instead of lining them all up at different debt posit...
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I have read many posts here and elsewhere stating that real estate is a good hedge against inflation. A look at inflation adjusted SF home prices since 1890 does validate that view. (Sorry, don't know how to insert ...
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Hello BP,I have a question for everyone who has experienced a market decline in their local area. Say I am investor with 20 units and those buildings decline in value by 50% over a short period of time. What happens t...
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Looking to pickup my second purchase for rentals. Came across a really good value of a property for under $200k. When I passed it by our loan broker, he indicated that the underwriters have an issue with the propert...
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Hello,I hope this message finds everyone well. My monthly tax payment on my 4-plex went from $1200 to $1800. It is located in Irving TX and is owner occupied. I am also a veteran if that is relevant.I was told I neede...
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Hi all! We have a really hard time finding a general contractor for our repair project in a buy & hold SFH in Kansas City, MO. We hired a property manager after purchasing the house and both contractors they sent ...