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I own a home valued at 400k with 230k on a 30 year fixed FHA. Our debt to income ratio is too high due to student loans and a few credit cards hence the FHA. Also my credit score is not great right now due to some l...
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Are real estate agents becoming obsolete? If not, then what do you think are characteristics/ skills they should have for you to work with them?
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Just wondering if any of you all have encountered this. I have an SFH listed for $1100/mo, and I had a would-be renter (via our PM) inquire whether we would be willing to lower the rate to $1000/mo if he were to pay 3...
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Hey there BP nation. First time questioner. I've been on BP for a little over a month and reading and learning a lot about fix N Flips, and also participating in the forums sharing knowledge from my experiences in rea...
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Hey guys,
I am an agent and a STR investor and I am just curious what people thing the next big STR market will be, I own in blue ridge and am looking in all the normal places (shout out short term shop) but just cu...
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I've had my duplex for about 5 months now and it's working out really well! I want to get my second property as soon as I can. I have a few questions I am hoping somebody can help me out with:1) I have only about $10,...
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I have a deal where the numbers are good (11-12% cash on cash) but it is in a rough neighborhood of Philly. I am confident in my screening abilities, but still concerned about the tenants and neighborhoods of this are...
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Hello! I own a duplex, live in one side and rent out the other. I had the previous side rented WAY under value ($850 with utilities included) for the past 2 years. My previous tenants moved out and I currently have th...
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HI BP Community. I've been following the forums for some time now and I would love some clarity about how investors are 'running the numbers'. Numbers have never been a strong point for me and I would like to improve ...
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