Matt Carroll
Rehab Yourself or Hire Out
I just bought my first duplex. It’s one bed, one bath, and both sides need renovating. I am wondering if it is more logical, time wise to hire out the work knowing it will cost more money but be on the market sooner f...
Nat C.
Did my bathroom really need to be demolished?
I have an unusual situation.
I have a unit which needs remodeling however the bathroom was the only part which had be redone and was in good shape. The tiles were a beige and I wanted a black theme. I paid a tiler to ...
Joseph Platyan
Help Me Analyze This Condo
I am looking at a two story two bedroom condo that is listed at 75K with $1750/year taxes and a $340 condo fee. Condo fee sounds high but it covers heat, exterior maintenance, common area, trash, sewer, etc.
The u...
David Espana
Pet Policy: Breed Restriction San Diego
Hi, I just leased to a new tenant (six-month lease) and the tenant has moved into the premises this month. Without my knowledge and consent, the tenant brought in a pit bull (or similar breed). I discovered the pet wh...
Rafaella Almeida
Using home equity instead of Hard Money
Hello BP community,My husband and I have equity in our home and our rental. We want to expand our portfolio with hopes to be financially free. My husband does not like the idea of getting a HELOC for he thinks it is t...
Ryan Dukelow
Calculating Cashflow
So I'm ready to buy my first SFH rental, but I'm struggling with a few things. I want to know what expenses I MUST account for when calculating rental income minus expenses. (Tax, Insurance, etc.) Also, how do I know ...
Ray Lai
? about Pricing and Sharing Good Turnkey Evaluation Advice
Hi all,I've received an offer to buy the following 3 turn-keys that I'm currently evaluating. They are currently being renovated and I haven't received any additional information yet, but I'm doing some basic due dili...
Justin Turner
Subject to?
Can someone try to list in steps how the subject to takes place? I'm having trouble getting financing, but I explained the concept of subject to the seller and he is willing to do sub to.
Thanks for your help everyone.
Nick Aderman
Inherited a tenant with 2 pit bulls not sure what to do
Hello BP, my wife and I recently bought our first rental (a Duplex in Sacramento) We inherited tenants on both sides. They have both been long term renters at this property, and after inspections they both seem to tak...
Da Shiek Woodard
What Would You Do First: Rental Property or Primary Residence?
Picture it: Washington DC, 2020...•$20K in cash allotted for real estate•Excellent credit•One rental property that cash flows $300•W2 Salary $90K/yr•Renting primary residence at $2200/moMy question is do you think it’...