Robert Niessen
My first deal
Hi BP,
My wife and I are looking to take the plunge into the world of buy and hold real estate investing. Below are the particulars on the property that we currently have in mind. It is a duplex in a decent suburb ...
Brian Ellwood
What's Your #1 Method For Finding Deals Right Now?
I'll share mine real quick here - but want to hear what everyone else is doing too...Direct mail to following criteria:-absentee-vacant-free and clear-7 years ownership-SFR and multiSending yellow letters, once a mont...
Lucius Acholonu
Investing out of state; Jacksonville, FL…
I’m currently living in Sacramento, CA and looking to invest in west Jacksonville. I have been researching areas to invest with lower entry point in terms of capital requirement. I chose Jacksonville due to 1. growth...
Anita Z.
How often Should I increase Rents for existing good renters?
I'd love to get info/opinions on whether there is a "standard" amount of time to increase rents in the Bay Area for Single Family Homes.How do property management companies/landlords handle rent increases for existing...
Marina Meggy
How long do I have to pay for PMI?
Hello,
I had taken a loan about 2 years ago and have been repaying my installments regularly. As far as I remember I am also paying the premiums for the Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) but how long would it continue ...
Greg Weik
Why aren't Section 8 funds paid directly to the tenant?
I posted this on FB also, but I think it was a TL;DR situation, and/or no one really wanted to "go there." :)
If housing assistance, such as Section 8 is designed to help tenants, why not give them the funds direc...
Aliyyah Carter
BRRRR Pros and Cons
Hey everyone, my name is Aliyyah. I'm a licensed real estate agent who focuses solely on working with investors on their next flip or rental property in the Philadelphia area. I currently have a new investor who is re...
Mike Wilcher Jr
Could use some helpful advice and tips
Great morning,
My wife and I are in the market for a STR in the Florida area. We currently live in our primary in CT and considered going the DSCR route but given our zero experience, we were told that wouldn't be a ...
Becky Farnsworth
How to get a good deal on the MLS in a hot market
Hello! I am just wondering how you find your good deals on the MLS. I always thought there are only 2 ways: 1) you jump on a good deal the second it hits the market and have an offer in within 24 hours or 2) you off...
Alex D'Anjou
Calculating BRRR COC ROI and analysizing my first investment
Hi all,
My wife and I bought a condo in metrowest Boston in 2020 just as covid was starting and I'm now trying to check up on my actual investment return and need some help calculating my return and potential suggest...