Aksel A.
To be a 1st time home-buyer & Investor in Massachusetts 2017
Voila, the direction of this post is summarized in the title. This post is not asking a specific question. Rather, it aims at exposing my current situation which may be familiar to many newcomers.I wasn't too sure whe...
Lee David
The Next Step - Business Plan Needs a Tune-Up
I have been at this game for about 10 years now and own/manage about 20 rental units in my mid-major city. They are 1-4 unit homes. Rental market is good and vacancy is not usually an issue. They are cash flowing de...
Rebecca B.
DSCR Loans - What to ask and what makes a good candidate for cash-out refi DSCR?
Hi BP community,
I FINALLY finished house hacking a duplex in San Antonio! We lived in it for a year, remodeled both units and put in place a long-term tenant on one unit and a mid-term tenant on the other.
Here's a...
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Are yellow letters worth the money?
Is paying yellowletters or yellow letters complete worth the money?
John Rooster
Who do you think will win: Zillow, Trulia, or ????
It is my belief that in the next few years a nationwide multipurpose real estate website will evolve to become a major player in real estate sales. At first augmenting, but eventually displacing local Multiple List...
Zachary Freeman
Cash out Refi and wait
Hi I am looking for opinions on the following strategy. I have a 4 unit property in LA area worth about $1mil with $500k equity. It nets $1500/month after debt service. I am considering pulling $200k out for investmen...
Edwin Del Aguila
Contractors asking for money upfront?
I am a local contractor in the Houston area and im starting to run into a very bothersome problem. I sometimes sub out certain trades to do work for me and they always ask for money upfront. I dont ask for money upfro...
Joel Palmer
Apartment Complex Expenses?
Hey guys!Trying to do some research on what the expected number for an apartment complex would run. I've run across a deal that has gotten me thinking, but I don't have a lot of solid numbers in my mind. I doubt I'l...
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In a drought--to sod or not to sod?
Looking for suggestions from others rehabbing properties in Southern California and dealing with landscaping choices in light of the ongoing drought:I have an upcoming flip in San Diego in a neighborhood with a lot of...
Carole D.
St Petersburg, FL- Short Term Rental Laws?
I'm hoping someone can help me drill down on understanding the legality of short term vacation rentals in St Petersburg, FL. I am finding conflicting information online and from people in the area. I understand that ...