Marina Startseva
HELOC vs. Cash Our Refi
Hi all! Newbie here (7 years of experience of running real estate investment fund but first deal of my own). I am ready to buy my first rental using BRRRR. I am pretty much clear on the B and first two of Rs. My quest...
John Moussa
Trouble getting an FHA loan approval
I'm in a big dilemma. Me and my wife are both pharmacists and are looking to buy a mixed use property in Brooklyn (around $1M). Unfortunately, because we both work new jobs that give us a 1099 we don't have enough inc...
Dan Marro
First Ever Deal - Closing Costs
Hey all,I am looking to close my first deal w/ a partner in the next few months by getting into a duplex to start. I am in the process of building up my team, but I really want to know total out of pocket costs after ...
AJ Wong
Could massive mortgage rate drop supercharge refinances and DSCR investments?
The FED left interest rates unchanged today and indicated that they are likely to begin cutting several times in the coming year. The mortgage market has responded with one of the largest daily rate drops in my two de...
Orren Prunty
Accessory dwelling unit zoned R2 - Will FHA count the rent
Hello All,My Washington DC experts I need your help. I am in the process of purchasing a semi-detached row home, zoned R2. There is an accessory dwelling unit, which I intend to rent out. I spoke with DCRA and have re...
John Westbrook
Chicago's ADU...Insanely powerful
Howdy Chicagoans! I have been quite excited about the possibility of this ordinance being passed and in effect 8.1.20 and have been thinking about the best way to implement a strategy. For those who are just hearing ...
Mariel Painter-Chapman
Small Multifamily- Occupancy Permit Problems
Hi all,Reaching out to see if anyone had any insight or experience with anything similar. Haven't had much luck or direction yet, and I'm sorry the post is so long! Wondering if this certificate of occupancy thing is ...
Joshua Branovsky
Chicago Garden Units and General Market Questions
Hello BP, first time posting here. I will be moving to the north side of Chicago this summer around the Evanston area and want to buy my first investment property (I have tons of questions). My plan is to house hack u...
Monica Marusic
triplex zoned as duplex
Hello everyone, starting the process of buying a multi family I found this property that was zoned for 3 units, then re-zoned to 2 units but it currently has 3 units and three separate tenants.In other words it is a d...
Chad Carson
How did you finance your latest rental purchases?
I'm working on a blog post about real estate financing, and I'm curious how people have financed their latest 1-2 rental purchases. I'd like to do a rough survey of what sources are used most. So, can you tell me your...