Brendan M.
Chicago Househacking - Impatient or concerning trends?
Hey all,I own two four flats (Albany and Kilbourn Park) that I've househacked and looking for a third. I was fortunate to do Homepossible (5% down) on those two but now I'm relegated to FHA and 3.5% down. I've been lo...
Kris Eubanks
Proof Of Funds Question!
For my first wholesale deal im trying to connect with real estate agents to find something already on the MLS.(No cold call needed) Are they likely to ask for proof of funds? How does someone without an extensive buye...
Maribel Manibo
Vetting corporate private lenders and brokers
There's a ton of FB groups where people claim to be a lender but turns out they are not individual private lenders or are part of a "network", which is fine. Would like to know how you tell if they are legit, especial...
Mehdi Jouhri
Do you recommend Series LLC
Hi,I'm new to real estate and i would like to start on the right foot. So i was wondering if setting up a series LLC is recommended. I live in Ohio and i'm planing to invest in Ohio and out of state. What's your sugg...
John Laney
Portland Loopnet vs Costar vs MLS vs RMLS
Hello,I am a single family investor who is new at the multi-fam/commercial game. And trying to get my mind wrapped around the sources for single-family and multifamily listing services in the Portland area. I started...
Nilusha Jayasinghe
Legalities of duplexing down or Airbnb in illegal garden unit?
Hey all, I'm under contract for a legal 2 flat + illegal garden unit in Logan Square which we want to house hack and then maybe rent out whatever space can be rented out if we move out. The plan is to rent out the top...
Qui Chau
Long term hold investor in STR's and MF's
Hi BP peeps.I love real estate! And I love residual income even more. With that said, I tend to focus on long term holds for my real estate strategy. However, I also have in depth experience with fix and flip, assign...
Joe S.
Whole Seller filed an affidavit of contract then disappeared
So I get a call from the seller and go to the property and contract it. I get word back from the title company that someone had filed an affidavit of contract about a year ago. I discuss this with the seller and he sa...
Isaiah Miller
ANY ADVICE FOR A NUBIE?
Hey BP family! Im a 24 year old Architect looking to get into large Multifamily Investing. Any advise for a nubie like myself? Where can I find deals? What books should I add to library? Any emerging markets I should ...
Ry Dill
How do you keep your books?
Hi guys,
Been lurking here for quite awhile and I thought it was time to tap the collective BP wisdom. I'm currently trying to find a method/platform of accounting for my 5 rental units. I've been using Quicken, bu...