Kiara Walters
New REI in Washington, DC (DMV)
I am a newbie with experience with buy-and-hold on a single family (Greensboro, NC) and a duplex (Washington, DC). In college I partnered with my parents to purchase my first home in Greensboro, NC because I didn't wa...
Rick Stevens
0-10 doors in 365 days
Just wanted to tell my little story, hope it's an encouragement to someone who wants to jump in the pond but hasn't gotten past tipping their toe in yet!2 years ago I went on a business trip (yes I also work a full ti...
Jess Turner
Rent or Sell my Flip?
Hello,
I am a brand new investor who bought my first property (a small split entry 3 bedroom, 2 bath) and am in the process of nearly gutting it now. I bought it for $180,000 with 25% down, so I have a 20-year mortg...
Jonathan Pacilio
30k self directed IRA ideas
Hey BP community, I am looking for some creative ideas on what investment vehicles you would explore and try with 30k in a self directed IRA this year.I am already building a STR portfolio and have separate funds for ...
Steve Maye
Selling a rental unit. Can I claim a loss?
In 2010, I purchased my single family residence and thought I was there to stay. In February 2012, I was relocated out of state. Due the still poor real estate market I elected to rent my home. I want to sell t...
Jacob Eddy
How to Low Ball Offers
Is there a rule of thumb for what a low ball offer should look like? I keep hearing that if you're not embarrassed by your offer, it's not low enough. Thoughts?
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Investing in future eminent domain area?
I have just learned through a conversation with city hall that a portion of my target neighborhood is going to be involved in an eminent domain buyout at some point and it will be rezoned as light industrial. They can...
Miguel G Valdez
Investor Return On Investment
First time rehabbing. Need some guidance on what's a fair return on investment to offer potential investors ? For example, if I'm buying a property for $60k , needs $50k in rehab costs, I ask an investor for $25k? Is ...
Wendy Lee
Weighing in on a purchase
Hey everyone. I'm fairly new to the long-term rental market. I'm moving to a new city (Richland, WA) and we're buying a $335k house there with 5% down, renting out the basement for $800/month. I'm considering buying a...
Samantha Ward
How can buying out your car lease affect your options for getting a mortgage?
Hello everyone!I am looking to purchase my first rental property but I also have my vehicle lease ending in 2 months. I am wanting to buy out my car lease but am wondering how this will affect getting a mortgage. I kn...