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May Baten What the heck is option money?
25 April 2019 | 5 replies

It’s our first time buying a multi family property. It’s a small 6-unit apartment building. Our agent is asking for option money, but is unable to clearly explain what the heck it is. We’ve purchased single family ...

Robert Kohnfelder Confused by Tax Return - moved from owner/occupied Multi to SFH
4 March 2020 | 6 replies

Last year's online tax return (turbo tax) was fairly simple from what I recall, as I had no major confusion selecting that I lived in the property and also rented it out. This time around, I can't find a clear-cut cho...

Rosmery Then Seeking Advice and Contractor Recommendations for a Fort Lauderdale Multifamily Conve
23 January 2025 | 8 replies

Hello everyone! I’m currently working on a project with a property I own in Fort Lauderdale. I’m looking to access some of the equity in the home to buy out my ex-partner, and my goal is to either convert the house in...

Anshul G. Newbie - Austin real estate
15 September 2020 | 9 replies

Hey guys, 
I am new to Austin- moved here during the pandemic. I work in tech and new to real estate investing. I’m looking to buy in or around the Austin area. What are some of the good areas/zip codes to invest rig...

Daniel F. What to do with 100% equity in my house?
23 September 2020 | 2 replies

Looking for some insight from the community.I live in CT, and recently purchased a 2 unit multi-fam for $100k. I was able to pay for it fully from my savings and own 100% equity. The first floor is rented out to a ten...

Wendell Carmona Physician Loan vs. FHA loan for duplex/triplex
11 May 2020 | 11 replies

Good Evening everyone!
I have finally finished my residency and will be starting my first job in Buffalo, NY this upcoming August. I am interested in purchasing my first home now that I am no longer a student/residen...

John Chan Single Family or Multi-Family
6 December 2008 | 9 replies

From an investor's standpoint, are there any advantages of buying a Single-family rather than a multi-family?

I know that multi-families usually provide better cashflow. But are single families easier to sell in you...

Ilya P. Advice on gameplan for high unit building acquisition
15 August 2024 | 4 replies

Yes. I'm looking to either transform single family with high Sq footage to 3-4 units. Then add adu
or buy a 2-4 unit that has value acomparable that has value add potential.
Ultimately I need 5 units to have experi...

William Walker Buying a portfolio of rental properties
10 October 2021 | 6 replies

I own a few SFH rental properties and have for years. Own my primary residence and have refinanced both so I’m familiar with the lending process/steps. I’ve been looking at local multi family properties which has led ...

Aksel A. Managing Utilities for Owner Occupants of Multi-Families
11 July 2017 | 4 replies

Greetings dear Owner Occupants of residential multi-family properties, or as Brandon diligently popularized, put "House Hackers".This topic aims to answer the question on how to most easily manage utilities when you a...