Jack Lindstrom
Section 8 vs. Househacking a Duplex or Triplex
I am 23 and have saved up enough money to start my RE journey. I want to start out in househacking a duplex or a triplex but I am concerned with the interest rates on such a big investment for my first property. Alter...
Kelly Bellini
Which tenant would you choose?
My husband and I just finished up the renovation of our first investment property, which we'll be using as a rental. Our dilemma is choosing between two couples we met today. Please help us!!! Keep in mind, this ho...
Jared Wengerd
Water costs in Dayton Ohio
I'm having a hard time finding information on water and garbage costs in the Dayton area. I'm interested in multi family and single family homes.From what I've heard the water bill is usually paid by the property owne...
Chris Baker
Portfolio loan in Columbus ohio
Looking to do a portfolio loan on my properties. I need $260,000 to to purchase more duplexes etc. Having problems because I have: 7 duplexes that cashflow at $1100 gross a month but are worth $30,000 each. $210,000SF...
Viron Hale
Best way to obtain financing converting a SFR into double
Hello BP family,I am looking at a property that I want to convert from a single family into a double, the cash flow is better. I understand that banks loan on the value of the house so unless major improvement were ma...
Justin Phillip
Out of state tenant application
I’ve just completed the rehab on a property and started taking rental applications. I’ve received an application via Zillow (with their credit/background check), and received what appears to be a very qualified applic...
Jhoana Olarte
Houston Real Estate Highlights in May
Single-family home sales increased for the twelfth consecutive month, up a dramatic 48.2 percent year-over-year with 9,702 units sold;The Days on Market (DOM) figure for single-family homes dropped from 58 to 34;Tot...
Gwen Fyfe
Would you blacklist whole family of an evicted tenant?
This is a bit of a hypothetical, but I'm starting to think it's going to happen at some point. It's also a funny story. :)I'm currently in the middle of evicting one of my tenants, Nora Jerk. Nora is a single lady wit...
Sujan Basnet
If I already co-signed someone else's house can i buy my own?
I co-signed 2 years ago for one of my family member but I do not pay the bills. Now, I want to buy my own house. Am I allowed to buy without putting 20% down payment?
Marjeanne Fields
Large vs smaller multi family
Does anyone have experience in large multi family? We have been buying 50 units to 100 units. But I've heard getting larger deals can actually be easier for funding, finding investors, etc. Just wondering if there are...