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Hi all,
I'm a new investor in the metro DC area, based in northern virginia. My 'day job' is in marketing and communications, but when I'm not doing that, I'm focused on finding REI deals. Real estate is my passion a...
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So as I'm processing everyone's responses from my introduction, here are my challenges (in my head):1. I'm using a HELOC so buying and holding a multifamily unit is not the most desirable. I should BRRRR and pay back ...
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I'm new to real estate investing. I have one rental unit and was looking for more but not long ago a friend recommended that I pursue fix-and-flip versus buy-and-hold because if done well it would get me "cash in the ...
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Hi there, just getting into this and plan to house hack in a multi family first. What is everyone’s strategy for their personal residence and exit strategy from a house hack? Obviously you don’t want to pay a mortgage...
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MF investors always look for some sort of value-add opportunities when buying, and so will I. The goal is often common as to buy one at below market price with an opportunity to add value, raise rents, reduce expenses...
Hi there!We are looking to buy our first investment property however we live in a place where real estate is expensive and it really holds its value. So in other words even rehab properties are up there in price. This...
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I'm heading to Atlanta tomorrow. I'm curious about investment properties around Atlanta. I have two focuses. I'm wondering about getting a good cash flowing property that will hopefully appreciate.I'm also possibly in...
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I have been hitting the books hard. Searching for properties in my area including just going to a sheriff sale this week.all the properties i am finding do not meet the 70%ARV criteria.Where is everyone finding proper...
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Hey guys, I am in the process of buying my first multi family propery. This is a 3 unit in a great location. CoC return is going to be about 70%, CAP rate is looking like 13%. Pretty excited about this first move in R...
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Hello,My name is Sean and I am looking for some opinions. I am set on becoming a real estate investor, but I don't have much capital. What I do have is some equity in my primary residence. If I am planning on moving w...