Sean Brooks
Why Real Estate Blogs are not as effective as you think
So many investors are told to get more exposure, write a Real Estate Blog. At one time, these were effective but why are they not as effective as in the pass. If you go to Google and type "Real Estate Blog" you get a...
Brian Geiger
CAP Rates and Multifamily investing
What role does CAP Rates play in Multifamily investing when it pertains to evaluating properties?I heard from other investors that CAP rates are used for market sentiment and that Cash on Cash, Equity Multiple and IRR...
Richard Pastor
Help! First BRRRR
Hi Everyone!
I am just starting out in my BRRRR adventure. I do own one paid off rental with a value of $450,000 that brings in $2,100 a month. Rent should be $2,800 and I am working on getting the rent up to that am...
Mary Ainsworth
203k loan in San Diego?
Has anyone tried using a 203k loan in San Diego? I'm looking to buy my first property with 3.5% down and I want to force that appreciation by renovating it and tying that renovation cost into the loan I get. Has anyon...
Anthony Vu
Newbie from Orlando, Florida
Hi everyone,My name is Anthony, newbie to BP and the Real Estate world. I've been interested in the industry for a long time and initially joined BP to get more insight on property appraising, as I'm contemplating pur...
Maria Palmiano
Cleveland Heights property tax rate?
Hello,I’m new to RE investing and looking for my first investment property. I’m considering a triplex in Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. If purchase price is $300K, can you please help me understand what the property tax...
George P.
Prospective tenant with bankruptcy
What do you guys think about renting to people with bankruptcy on credit report? (just theoretically - want to see what the community standard is).
if I am not mistaken, an existing tenant who files for BK will not ge...
Jose Corbera
Cashflow vs Speculative
Here's the deal... I'm looking at a second property which is a somewhat updated duplex in the Miami in an area that may appreciate substantially over the next 15 years. For those that are local, it's on the north s...
Faraz Rashid
Seeking advice on Scenarios for 1031 Exchange/Loans/Cash on Hand
Hey BP Community,I am currently seeking some advice and experience from individuals who have been in a situation like myself to better understand so I can decide the most logical and strategic decision.My partner has ...
Mitch Messer
Mortgage Rates at All-Time Lows. So, Why Can't You Get a Loan??
If you are currently applying for a mortgage or HELOC, or are involved in a purchase transaction where someone is getting bank financing, or if you just want to understand how the mortgage lending ecosystem really ope...