Steve Graves
Mandatory Section 8 in Los Angeles and LA county
Copied this from the California Apartment Association website on 6/21/19: Both the city and county of Los Angeles this week advanced policies that will require landlords to consider applicants who would use Section 8 ...
Derek Tellier
Novice from Maryville, TN
I'm 45 and a newcomer to REI, just in the learning phase. I'm originally from the biggest little state in the Union RI but left there in 1995. I've lived in TN most of the time since then. I've been in the shadow of t...
Matt J.
Up/Down Duplex, No Off-Street Parking, Worth Trying as an AirBNB?
Hey everyone, I've got an up-down duplex (both units are 2-bedrooms) that is doing well enough as a long term rental in a town that is a vacation destination for people in the Twin Cities. We have another short term r...
Joe Muck
Newbie from the SF East Bay Area
My name is Joe and I recently discovered this community, books and podcasts. My spouse and I are looking into diversifying out investment portfolio (which is a challenge in the SF Bay Area), so we're currently looking...
Paris Beitel
Help! Legal Question for CA Brokers/ Attorneys !
I am a licensed CA real estate agent that is currently inactive. I want to buy my first home in CA going FHA (owner-occup. investment) and have my qualification letter. As a licensed agent, can I buy property withou...
Chelsea Knapp
Boost in value by turning duplex into triplex
I’m looking at a duplex that is somewhat unique and doesn’t seem too hard to add a 3rd unit to increase cash flow. The one unit has a walk up to the second floor that has a second full bath and a wet bar (sink, stove,...
Allen Mock
Afraid to take the next step, how do I get over the hump?
I started out like most others on this forum by reading books and taking small steps towards my goals. I bought a duplex about three years ago, but because of family obligations and work it sat for a couple of years. ...
Dexter Stewart
Looking For Guidance In Real Estate
Hello BP! My name is Dexter Stewart, I am full-time student and a HUGE real estate enthusiast! I've loved the idea of real estate since playing Monopoly as a kid. I'm sure someone here can relate!
Anyway I live in be...
Lesley Resnick
Small Self Storage on 50x100 lot
Has anyone built a Small Self Storage. I have a piece of land and It is 50x100 and zoned commercial. I am considering building a small self storage. Probably in the range of 2500-3000 sq ft. I am not sure of the s...
Kevin Eldridge
Feedback on Commercial Multi (7 unit 2 store) out of state
Hi all,I'm still scouting for my first deal, and I came across a commercial multifamily (7 units + 2 stores) that is out of state (NY, I'm in CA) that looks promising.The basic numbers are:Asking price: 300kCurrently...