Andy Goodell
Newbie from Rochester NY
Ok so I've been doing some research and finally found a property, a short sale for just over half of the assessed value. My question is what are people doing with duplexes that only have one HVAC and one hot water uni...
Daniel Pena
Very high light bill!
Hello BP,I just got word from my tenant that her gas/light bill was $500 this month! I know it has been cold this past month but I think that is way too high. I did go by to look at a few things last month and notice...
Chris Stranad
Should I install Mini-Split or Electric Baseboard heating? Help!
Looking for advice. I have a 4 unit in Lower Michigan which has 3 of the 4 units on the same hvac system. I am looking to split the utilities to tenant paid & exploring either a mini-split or baseboard system. The...
Robert Mayo
Smells like a rose or a fish?
The numbers on this deal seem excellent, but I need help on due dilgence. This smells fishy to me.
Tri-plex with 1/1, 1/1, and 2/1. Rent $400, $400, $500. REO asking price $35k, located in neigh...
Benjamin Riehle
Flywheel Effect of House Hacking, Turning Snowflakes to Snowballs
Nearly everyone (yes everyone, not just you), in the infancy of becoming a real estate investor has the same coming to Jesus moment, which typically goes something like this, "Sure I can buy one house, maybe even two....
Pranav Chunduru
What is the value of buying older houses to House Hack?
I heard that it is better "dollar-for-dollar" value to buy older houses when looking to House Hack. I don't get this. The phrase "dollar for dollar" is a little confusing, and I don't know why one would prefer an olde...
Amir Saeed
Section 8 Insulation Question
HelloI have a row house in Baltimore that I am rehabbing. My intention is to rent it for section 8. While putting the new ceilings (dry wall) I have noticed that there is no insulation present between the roof and whe...
Michael Wolffs
Value and expenses of in unit laundry
I'm renovating a triplex. In the process of interviewing contractors, one of them brought up the idea of putting laundry machines in the units. The alternatives are putting pay machines in the basement, or not pr...
John Patterson
Does Section 8 pay a higher rent if the owner includes electric?
Please help. Does section 8 pay a higher rent amount if electric (heating,cooking,water heating,other electric) is included in the unit compared to if its not?Location is California.
Brian Burke
Investing in Houston
I’m looking to purchase 4-6 single family homes (or a small multi family) in Houston, probably for mid to long term holds. As I am from out of state (Orange County, CA) and have been studying the overall market, I’m i...