Katy Katz
First STR Market Choice
I am ready to invest in my first STR. I work full time and the goal is to own 10-15 properties in the next 3-5 years that are completely managed. Chicago is a difficult market for STR. What are the pros and cons of ge...
David Gregory
Sell It or Keep It?
Preface: I'm aware that I'm also fighting the emotional bias of this being my first home with my wife so my brain is making some justifications to keep it.Back in 2006, long before I was smart about buying rental prop...
Davis Stoner
Owner Financing Benefits FOR THE OWNER
I know there are many benefits to owner financing deals for the buyer. Such as almost everything being negotiable, but what are the benefits are for the owner to agree to owner finance? A few months ago I closed on a ...
Danielle Massey
Looking to connect with commercial investors
Just wanted to connect with likeminded investors that are into hotels, casinos, multi family, etc. What have been the pros and cons of commercial investing? Do you find it to be a greater reward than SFH?
Ryan Bartlett
Where should I go to attain real estate license in Pennsylvania?
Hello BP Nation,I am looking to become a real estate investor in Pennsylvania. I am currently in the learning/saving stage of the process. It just occurred to me that I can use my VA benefits from the military to pa...
Greg Scott
Tax on those with good credit or sound government?
The FHFA recently adjusted mortgage rates such that buyers with good credit get a slightly higher rate and those with poor credit get a slightly lower rate. Announcements from the agencies suggest this was designed t...
Sho Nakagome
Looking for multifamily and live in one rent others near Bay Area
Hi all,I'm looking for advices. I'm planning on buying a multifamily property in areas such as San Jose, Fremont, Dublin, Walnut Creek, Vallejo, etc with price of 1 - 1.5 M.Live in one and rent the others. I understan...
Collin Mitchell
How to Analyze a market for Mid-term rental
I just bought four SFH outside San Antonio and the cash flow is minimal but bought them for appreciation and tax benefits. Before I start marketing them I was consider a the mid-term rental option for one of them. I'm...
Alex Lesar
First time homebuyer down payment or no down payment?
Hello BP community! I'm brand new to this whole REI thing with a grand total of 0 investment properties...but looking to grow! I'm in the Air Force and will be stationed in Enid, OK for the next 3+ years. Looking to b...
Zhong Zhang
a multifamily investment case analysis
Can you help me evaluate an investment case? I mainly want to ask if these assumptions are reasonable and if there's anything I haven't considered:
(1) multifamily units in NJ close to New York City, ~$1,000,000, 20%...