Daniel J West
Wife-approved financing for a down payment?
I am just starting out with rental property investing and trying to figure out how to buy that first property. Currently, I am focusing on small multifamily and trying to figure out how to finance it. I own the house...
Julie VanHagen
Convert office building into multi unit
I see a lot of empty commercial buildings. I am am aware that people convert these into multi unit. Are there any loans that I can get to fund a potential project? Or do you have to have your own cash? Any information...
Simon Gill
Laundry Store - Mix Use PCE Toxic
I am currently in the process of searching for a mixed-use building. This building features a long-standing laundry store on its first floor, in operation since the 1960s. The upper level consists of three separate 1-...
Jeff Higgins
When to involve a city inspector
My wife and I are about to purchase our very first property. Local city law says I can fix it up without having to involve a licensed contractor if I do the work myself. However there are some things I do not know how...
Michael Bertsch
Fireplace
Hello BP community! I just bought my first rental property (SFR) and it has a fireplace. Should I allow tenants to use it? Or, is it too much of a liability?
Dean Diamant
What is the common commission for turnkey rentals
Hello everyone,I'm preparing myself to start investing in real estate, and a relative of mine is willing to fully fund my first turnkey rental for him so he can hold the property. So my question is: what would be a fa...
Megan Randolph
Brokering or Wholesaling Notes
Hi so I'm somewhat new to the real estate investing world. I have been soaking up as much information as I can from different outlets trying to decided what avenue to pursue and originally I had thought buy and holds ...
Denise M. Tschida
How to set myself up for retirement from my day job in 5 years at 65?
I am seeking suggestions on how to prepare for retirement effectively. My aim is to maximize my monthly income to supplement my retirement fund (CalSTRS) after 25 years in education, within the next five years. Additi...
Charquis M.
Should I form an LLC for my first rental property?
Hello All,My name is Charquis and I am in the process of purchasing a new home and turning my current home into my "first rental property." I have been told that I should form an LLC before gaining a renter? I am not ...
Matt Lord
PA Tax Sale and title insurance
Planning to look at a property in a town where I have other rentals. Long story short, the current owner recently purchased this property at a tax sale 2 months ago. Seller claims it’s a clean title, a new title searc...