Robert Nunez
Student Rentals, Some Myths and Facts
We've been in the student rental industry for a while now, and although it had much luster and appeal in the beginning, it does come with its major work and responsibilities. I urge anyone that is considering it ...
Josiah Richard
Making the transition to full-time Agent. Wise or Not?
Can anyone shed some light on whether or not the pros & cons associated with going full-time agent vs part-time at first? What would be recommended? I am in the Pittsburgh Area, PA and my wife is in a Doctoral pro...
Mark Hulsey
Do Warren Buffet's Principles Apply to Real Estate Investing?
While reading an article on The Motley Fool last weekend about Warren Buffett’s sage advice on investing in the stock market got me thinking. Like most investors, I’m always comparing “the market” to real estate inves...
Ian Maxwell
Thoughts on Salem and historic MA properties in general
Hi all, I'm fairly new to the forum and have never formally introduced myself. I'm Ian and I have spent the last six months or so educating myself on REI and reading through the forums. I have started to form my "team...
Jason Cunningham
Landlord question - rekey for new tenants?
Hello everyone,Somewhat new to the landlord business and am looking forward to getting some feedback from more experienced professionals. Recently a new applicant for one of our units asked if the landlord would reke...
Madylen Barberan
Is Using a Mortgage Broker Worth it?
Hello,
I was wondering if using a mortgage broker is worth it? I know they can save me time and possibly find me better terms, but is it worth the money when they are essentially just a middle man and I can shop len...
Branden Wintermyer
Is it necessary to involve a real estate agent when inquiring about deals?
Do I need to use a real estate agent besides the listing agent for inquiring deals? I feel like I am an annoyance and that it’s just a waste of time calling a real estate agent to have them call on a deal when I can j...
Ryan Galasso
Milwaukee Buy & Hold Analysis
I've been on the search for a duplex in the Milwaukee area to owner-occupy over the past couple months. The problem I'm running into is that no properties I've seen are close to providing cash flow or a good cap r...
Devin Berrian
Favorite flooring/carpet for apartments?
Hey BP - I am soon to close on my first deal! It is a 2800 sf 2-family in the city of Poughkeepsie, NY.There are certain parts of Poughkeepsie I never would have considered, but this is an improving street near the bu...
Cameron C.
House hacking in "yesterday's news" Southside a bad idea?
Hey BP,So you may have seen some of my other posts on here recently but I'm currently close to a deal with my current landlord to purchase my single-family house in the Southside of Pittsburgh. This is an extremely s...