Hi,My family member has a 250K HELOC that they are allowing me to use to invest in real estate.  Would it be in my interest to use it to buy, say, a $200,000 property in cash, and then immediately refinance?   I would...

Hi everyone,Things still building strong here.  Thought I'd reach out to get some feedback on where I am at this point..... Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.  This month we will hit 30 units, following mo...

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I am excited to be starting my real estate journey (something ive been wanting to do for as long as i could remember). I recently applied and got approved for a 80k duplex. I offered $69,900 and it was accepte...

Welcome to the world of real estate investing! Whether you're a seasoned investor or just dipping your toes into the market, there's always something new to learn. I'm Chenoah Michaud, your guide and expert real estat...

I have been investing in SFH (fix/flip and fix hold) I came across a small retail space that I am considering. it is about 1500 sq and listed at 40k and need 10k in repairs. it is devided into 2 spaces 900 sq rented t...

First post!  Hello BP!Sorry for the noob question but I can't seem to string together the right search terms to get the answer I am looking for.Here is the question...followed by the backstory.When investing in upgrad...

As investors continue along in their careers they begin to find ways to add value to other investors and make money in the process. Most of the more prominent investors at my local REIA give boot camps, offer ebooks, ...

Hello!!I am trying to analyze multiple properties each day. My goal is to house hack next year (buying a multifamily, living in one unit while the tenant pay the mortgage). I use the 50% rule to analyze properties and...

Economic Update(Monday, May 3, 2021)

Here’s some fun facts. According to University of California Davis’ “Road Ecology Center,” Los Angeles traffic patterns changed dramatically during the pandemic. In March of 2...

Hey BP folks,I just purchased a duplex (2b1b x 2), with the following numbers.- top unit: vacant (previous owner lives here)- bottom unit: $650/month (good tenants, rent never changed since move in since 2012, market ...