David Coughlin
Ask this Old (Multi-Family) House
Right now, I am in the beginning stages of real estate investment spending a lot of my time educating myself. "House Hacking" is probably my best strategy while searching for my first property. I'm single, financially...
Olivia C.
Is 6% a good rate for being a silent partner?
A developer I vetted has invited me to invest in his projects as a silent partner paying 6% interest with monthly payments.His projects are socially responsible, which is important to me.Is 6% a good rate? Someone in...
John Chapman
Trafficmaster Allure and Vinyl Wood Flooring
I'm a huge fan of durable flooring for rentals. (I won't do carpet.) My personal favorite is porcelain tile as it's practically bulletproof and aesthetically acceptable here in Texas. Sometimes, though tile is not a...
Saul L.
Dilemma - Pursue or Write Off - evicted tenants debt
Thought I would throw this one out to the wisdom of the masses of the good people here on BP, and see if it can help me come to a decision.I won't bore you with all the details of a mismanaged property and non paying ...
Elaine Griffin
Help - Our Inherited Note is going to Sheriff Sale - what happens?
A few years ago we inherited some rentals & a few notes. One of the notes was in the foreclosure process. It is now scheduled to go to sheriff sale in a couple of weeks. The balance owed is around $100,000. We wan...
Waylen Herdman
Need help choosing between two deals.
These two deals are located in Clarksville, TN and I'm having trouble deciding which deal I should opt for (If my offer is accepted of course).FIRST DEAL: Duplex (2/1 each side) Asking price - $77,500 in a D or C nei...
Shane Craig
Things people don't tell you about multi-family
I want to start out by saying I love multifamily but I have learn some things about them that I didn't consider with SFH.
Most of these issues have been resolved quickly but still they are pain.
1. Parking is an is...
Brett O
Simple way to spot a good deal, what do you think?
I just had an idea, if we could figure out the maximum amount of dollars we could pay for a property per $1 of monthly rental income we estimate the property will bring, we would have a very easy way to figure out how...
Joel Owens
Buying a new computer. Windows 7 OR 8
I am looking at adding a second computer.
Locally they are dumping off remaining inventory with Windows 7 to make way for new computers with Windows 8.The windows 7 has very powerful processor,hard drive,and ram numb...
Pixel Rogue
Next step....ways to invest after selling...
This question is a little broader than 'real estate' as the solution yet looks like a good place to ask.
We are considering converting one of the investment properties into our primary residence.We might do this onc...