Jon Pacitto
The Springs market in general
I'm seriously considering a move to the Springs area in the coming 5 months or so and am trying to learn as much as I can about the market as a whole and in specific neighborhoods as well. My plan is to live in the pr...
Gregory L Hobbs
How to win with Condos?
Hello!!
First and foremost, I want to say thank you for allowing me to be part of the BP community. This is my first post here and it’s centered around using condos as investment property.
I just wanted to pick th...
Hannah Ly
Need help to decide on my first rental investment
Hi All,I'm a newbie here. Since I found out about BP (5 days ago), I have done a lot of reading on here. One of the most important key takeaways is always asking for advices from BP masters. I live and work in Sandy S...
George Turner
Zoning Laws - Multi-Dwelling Zone
Hey all,I am currently researching zoning laws in the Portland area and I had a question regarding R3 zoning. If a property falls in the R3 zone but is a single family home, can it be converted into a duplex/triplex/e...
Yelena Korshak
Is it possible to split STR W2 tax benefits between multiple owners?
Hi everyone!My friend and I are looking to buy a duplex in a city where, in order to get an STR permit, only one side can be used for the STR (While the other needs to be owner occupied). We're both W2 workers. Is it ...
Marion Rice
Investing in Condos Pros & Cons
I’m a 25 year old Active Duty Sailor and I bought my first property in 2018. 3 bed 2 bathroom (2 bed & a loft). My condo fees are $240 and I feel like they are high and impeding my potential cash flow.My immediate...
Brianna Billings
First Property Options - 22 year old San Diegan
Hello All,
I graduated from undergraduate in May 2020 with no debt (low tuition cost, scholarships, and a little help from my parents). I started my first salaried job ($80,000k per year) in early August 2020. At th...
Lucien Perreault
Sell my current condo, hold, or cash out refi.
I currently own a condo in San Diego with an ocean view. The principal left on the mortgage is roughly 390k and the forecasted appreciation value for next year is over 500k. I wanted to see what other investors would ...
Martin Lim
A tale of two Properties. Which is better investment?
I know there are many factors that determine "a good deal". Recently came across two very different San Diego properties. And as a noobie, wasn't clear which is a better choice. Was wondering what everyone though of...
Sandeep Rao
Newbie investor struggling to make first purchase
I am newbie investor trying to acquire my first property and I am leaning towards purchasing closer to the area I currently live which is in aurora. District 204 is a good school district and I am trying to buy a town...