I’m preparing to purchase my first home hopefully this year. I plan to purchase a single family home in Raleigh, NC, with renting out the other rooms to long time friends. I just want to know what to prepare for upfro...

Hello BPers,

I really do enjoy reading your post and also your blog. I wanted your take on my situation.

Monthly income is 6000. Expenses is 3000. Stopped 401 k contribution up to employer match.

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Hi all. I'm planning on house hacking and I'm excited! I've been doing daily reps with the rental property calculator but I'm confused. Why am I setting aside money for repairs and maintenance (conservatively set at 7...

I currently have one SFH rental, which I’ve had for several years now, but looking at a 5-plex.   It’s not section 8 housing but it’s a lower income housing complex.  Any general advice/tips on ways on how to improve ...

Hi,Curious to know if anyone utilizes multiple washer/dryer units in your Airbnb. I’m finding with multiple beds, towels, bedding etc in our Airbnb, it could be very efficient to have an extra unit or maybe at least a...

That should be "should I try to do this" I can see how to change it.
Alright so here is the set up. My neighbors have bought a house and are closing in two weeks. They will be selling there house but I can tell they ...

I went to an open house today that was down the road from a foreclosure property that I wanted to get a street view of. I asked the realtor at the open house if she would be interested in showing me the foreclosure do...

Hello All,I am on the stage where I am set to start investing in real state and kind of piecing together  a plan and set of goals. I would like fellow pocketors to help open my eyes into the pros and cons of some opti...

Good morning BP I have been online looking for over 2 hours for specific information on house to determine how much properties can be rented for under section 8.  I have found countless articles online, but none of th...

1. How bad is not having a set of keys of your rental? My tenants are moving out at the end of the month and I haven't really needed the keys, but I wonder if it is a mistake.2. What's the best place to make a copy of...