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Hello everyone and thanks for taking the time to read. So I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I want to invest in real estate but can't decide where. I'm still fairly new to REI and its become my primary interest vs some of th...
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So I am pretty sure I know what the answer here is going to be, but here is my first dilemma as a new landlord. Took a few applications the other day. Two qualified groups of tenants. Both groups of 4 young adult roo...
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Hey, So I have been wondering if it is wise or unwise to purchase rentals in more than one geographic area. For instance, I am currently finishing up my degree program in NY. When I am done I will be looking for a jo...
i am new to real estate and BP.hello all!So my experience in real estate is brief. Two years ago i came across a lady whose father had just passed and she wanted to go back to her home country. Long story short she so...
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Hi Everyone!Looking for input on past experiences with different types of tenants. Tenant 1 is a couple with a 3 year old daughter who wants to move in Jan 1 which would mean my unit would be vacant from now until the...
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Hi everyone-I am a new landlord working on building my portfolio. I closed on my first duplex a few months ago and I’m currently house hacking. I live in New York and was rushed to fill the apartment before winter, so...
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Hey everyone! For a long time my husband and I have been talking about investing in real estate, and we're finally financially (and mentally) ready to do so. I've read the books, listened to the podcasts, and feel pre...
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Looking for some advice. I have a property that we originally bought to flip in Southern WI (close to IL border). The ARV is roughly 180K+. Investment is budgeted for roughly 120K. 1) If we flipped, likely will get...
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Should my wife and I buy our first investment property in Mount Shasta, CA or Columbus, OH. We live in San Francisco, CA and we both work in the trades and have a couple of connections with trades people in Shasta. Th...
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How have you chosen if you want to do a flip or rental? Do you typically decide before starting the project or after the house has been rehabbed? And is the type of rehabbing different depending on if it is a rental o...