Michael Hajduk
Future of Smithfield
Scouring the city-data.com forums and the ones here, I get mixed feelings about the potential for revitalization in the BSC/Legion Field/Graymont area. Unfortunately, a lot of the information seems out of date. Readin...
Michael J Shabazz
Valuation in Historic Collier Heights
I'm currently working to determine the ARV of a 1930 brick house in Historic Collier Heights. Naturally it's not as simple to comp a house of that age, especially in an area under slow gentrification. Are there any ...
Kimberly H.
Picking the right realtor!
Ok, I 've talked to two realtors and the words "Kim, I don't think you will find that price point" or "if you are planning on purchasing in 9 months, contact me then" or "you might have to do a total gut". Am I beling...
Sunny K.
New member from Jersey city, NJ & NYC
Dear fellow BP members,I am a newbie in NJ/NYC area just starting out in REI(buy & hold). I am a software engineer in my day job. My field, contrary to popular belief, drains out the life out of people, so I am se...
Ludmila M.
What are your startup and operating costs?
Hi everyone,First, thank you to everyone for making this forum such a useful resource. This is my first post, but I was using BP for a while and learned a lot from all of you. About myself. I am starting my business o...
Omar Khan
Passively investing or holding onto cash?
I've been a sideline student of real estate for many years but I'm hoping to take the leap into passive real estate investments in the near future. After much research and consideration, I've decided that I don't have...
Samuel Bavido
Analyzing an 8-plex; is their price too high?
The good: This property is owned by an elderly woman who is in the hospital; her two daughters manage it, but they live out of town. They don't seem to know a lot about marketing their property; it is not listed for s...
Evan Howe
California LLC question
I live in CA and am about to purchase my first OOS investment property, targeting Cleveland OH. I am looking at an LLC vs SP, with the LLC registered in OH. I know CA has an $800/year fee for any LLC “doing busines...
Michele Jones
Newbie Investor Here!!
Hello All. This is my first post so please be kind. I have been thinking about becoming an investor and did research. Memphis is where I want to start this new journey. I have been to TN a few times, and I instantly ...
Manoj N.
Tax advantage in negative cash flow property
I am planning to buy a rental property in Boulder, CO. The property will result in slightly (about -$500 annual) negative cashflow after considering all usual costs (P&I, HOA, Repair etc). However, if I buy this p...