Jc M.
Being Swallowed Alive: The Collapse of San Francisco
I was born and raised in San Francisco and as we all know, this city is changing big time. My wife and I felt fortunate that we were able to buy a home here in 2016 despite the astronomical cost. Our children know not...
Siyi Tang
Creative strategies for house hacking
My partner and I plan to buy a home (single family or duplex) and house hack. We are not comfortable with sharing rooms with the tenant, so a separate entrance such as an ADU would be ideal. We are considering purchas...
Ki Lee
anyone have any success with STR motel room?
Has anyone taken a motel and did STR with any success?This motel is not an urban motel that is ridden with crime. This is a motel in the mountains and typical guests are economy travelers. Units are about 200-300sqf...
Brendan O.
Fha for multi-unit or Conventional for SFH
Dear BP,
I have two options to get me started as an investor. One is to buy 4 units with an fha(3.5% down) and most likely break even each month after paying omi, taxes maintenance etc. The other option is to...
Amalia G.
three mortgages left and 450k to spend
Hi All, My partner and I have been going back and forth and how to invest some funds.We could potentially free up ~450k to spend on real estate and at that time could have three traditional mortgages left.We need on ...
Maria Teo
Update unit now or after COVID?
Hi folks,I find myself with a vacancy in a dated San Francisco unit. 4BD/1BA no in unit amenities. I intended to update, but I didn't expect the vacancy to come during a pandemic. I doubt I'll get top dollar while st...
Jen Anderson
New Pro Member from East Bay, California
Hi all,My name is Jen and I'm a newish member, as I've been hanging around the forums for a while now but have recently upgraded to a pro membership and have been upping my game in real estate.I am a full time tech pr...
J. Martin
Is 2.5% a good cap rate? "Gambling" on appreciation?
I recently saw a deal on a duplex in San Francisco in a prime neighborhood with a cap rate on existing rents of 2.5%. Rents a bit below market, but not crazy. Building in good condition. Great location. This number...
Rajagopalarao Paidi
Negative cash flow for the most of rental properties
I've looked into 15 properties, all of them show negative cash flow, is that true ? how do i find a positive cash flow properties ? Or am I doing sny wrong
I'm using the BP calculator
Moaaz Malik
100K in cash to start investing
I have 100K in cash saved to start investing in real estate. I currently live in California and that isnt enough funds to start with the BRRRR method by buying property here. What’s the best approach that I can take? ...