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I am ready to start real estate investing and add to my portfolio of 2 SFHs. I have confirmed that I will be moving to the Durham area in 2017 and want to dive into that market (already done a lot of research).However...
I'm very close to purchasing a condo in Austin Tx that would meet the 1% rule. I can purchase the condo at 95k and rent in the area is around 950 so it seems like a solid investment. However, the HOA for the condo is...
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Essentially is as follows:New Lease Fee (one month’s rent) + Expected Missed Rent + “Refresh” Cash(Refresh Cash = the amount out of pocket to prepare the property for new tenants, after tenant deposit is spent)It look...
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My wife and I are very calculated people. Our families always encouraged us to save the way they were taught (savings, 401k/pension, IRA). Looking ahead, I can see that we are both going to need some alternate forms i...
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There are about five houses about to post to MLS from an estate per one of my Realtors. They are going to be sold separately at what I can imagine won’t be a good deal. I think together they have potential as the co...
I am a newbie but have been geeking out on NNN property. I came across a 12% cap rate property but it's a Marijuana grower. Big tenant with good industry credibility.
What are the risks here?
Would I be able to fi...
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Situation:There is a home in my neighborhood that has been unoccupied for approx 7-8 years but has been maintained (landscaping, taxes paid, etc) minimally and so is not noticeably so. The next door neighbors are frie...
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Hey BP friends! As the subject states, I'm a new starting out investor from California. I'm just starting to lay the groundwork for my real estate investing career. Just finished Brandon Turners "Rental Property Inves...
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I am curious what is an "investor friendly" agent? Why would someone not want to work with investors? How would this transaction be so different from more of a traditional purchase or sell?
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Hi Everyone,
I'm an investor out of Portland, OR that owns a handful of properties locally as well as in the midwest. I am a MASSIVE Packers fan and made my first trip to Green Bay for a game back in December. Needle...