Stephen Swanson
Orlando-Area Garage Conversion House Hack?
I'm new to Florida and have been looking for a cash-flowing (once moved out) house hack in the central to northern part of the state, which doesn't seem easy at current prices. Is a garage conversion of a SFH or Dupl...
Duston Gladfelter
County/Township assessment of Bedrooms
Hello everyone, I have two rental properties under my belt (1st two of my RE career!) and I'm looking at ways to bump up the rent. I got this idea from one of the podcasts. Right now both houses are 3 br. but they bot...
Michael Greenberg
What would you do with a 2-car garage?
I just launched a fully remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, with wide open and big living spaces inclusive of a big pool table, (7) TV's, sleeps 13 home with a yard that could host party for 50 with a massive pergola wit...
Nicole Carey
On the hunt for house hacking duplex
My husband and I are looking into buying our first duplex, or triplex if the right one comes along. Right now we are really interested in one in an up and coming town. One side is a one bedroom that had rented for $97...
Rebecca Rodriguez
History of an REO in Houston, TX
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $30,000
Cash invested: $30,000
Sale price: $109,000
Purchased this REO that was a hidden gem on a corner lot. ...
Sara Taslitt
What type of floor to choose for attic??
Hello-
I am in the process of finishing the attic space in my two family. I am debating between vinyl planking and carpet. We got a quote and the vinyl planking would be more than double the cost of the carpet (3,...
Holly Prokop
2014 taxes start up deductions
hello~ seeking guidance regarding "start up" deductionsOur 1st rental was in service April 1st 2014. We spent OVER 5k to prepare the home to be rented. These funds include things like utilities, materials for plaster...
Justin Westmoreland
How to calculate value add on a multi family property
I am new to BP and my goal is to buy value add properties with at least 16 units or more. How do you calculate the cost per unit, what are some things that you look to improve in a value add property and how do you kn...
Jessica Wood
Question about 4 now five unit paying cash and necessity of
We have the opportunity to purchase a five plex built in the 1940’s for 230k. They pull $2450/month in rent but the landlord pays water and heat. Taxes are $300/month. Two units have new windows, two units need new w...
Jeremy Shepherd
Sound Proofing Windows
Anyone soundproof windows successfully without replacing the entire window? Have an apartment building on a busy highway and am looking to reduce traffic noise.