Edmund Li
Capex reserve for cheaper props
I am a newbie investor looking to get my hands dirty with my first purchase. I have been in search for my first rental property for a while, and I haven't pulled my trigger because I couldn't get the math right.I've f...
Mo Farraj
With so much debt involved - when do rentals finally pay off?
Hello BP Community,I've been listening to podcasts, and reading all about rentals for the last 6 months. Now I had a quick question from all of my readings. What tells you a deal is worth your time? Looks like most of...
Taylor Chiu
Cost to put liner in trench rotted main sewer line?
Hey BP, I have a up-down duplex in Provo, Utah. The basement tenants heard gurgling in the toilet when the washing machine was running upstairs. Initially thought it was a vent blockage, but we had a camera run throug...
Scott Rovner
Should I sell or rent
I am not sure if I should sell my first home and rent it out? I currently rent with my wife we just welcomes our third son who unfortunately has some medical problems. We bought out first home about 10 years about for...
Raquel L.
New to BP (Los Angeles)
Hello all, my name is Raquel-- I'm new to BP and looking to meet other like-minded investors/potential mentors/etc. I'm looking for cash flow deals in MANY states right now. I currently invest in SFH & 2-4 unit ...
Derek Okahashi
Getting burnt out // Thinking Turn Key with MidSouth....
I am in a strong financial offensive mode in building my cash position right now. I basically work two jobs and save 5k a month. It's really one demanding job and then full time school (the GI Bill pays me to get good...
Kim Herrick
Inherited tenants in new duplex
This is such a rookie question but I have to ask it anyway. I am going to close on a duplex and I just found out the tenants are a month and a half behind in their rent. It is an estate sale so I am not sure if they...
Steve Hannibal
Refrigerator, washers, and dryers...include them or not?
I am about to rehab my first property as a buy and hold rental. It is a 3 bed 3 bath SF home. Part of my rehab will be a new kitchen including new cabinets, range, dishwasher and counter tops, etc. My question ...
Howard R.
Syndications: How do you deal with the trust issue?
Hi. I am new to BP (former FatWallet member though!). I have been investing in RE for ~10 years and hold 5 properties. They have not been time-intensive, but I'm always interested in smart financial options. The G...
David P.
if You Had $1 Million to Invest Today
Plenty of buying and selling still going on these days, so thought I'd pose the question to the community given where we're at in the cycle.Would you diversify the property types in your portfolio (multi family, condo...