David Hanson
What are the most important factors you consider when evaluating potential investment
Would love to hear from other investors. All locations welcome. Looking to better understand if there is something specific that you post the most emphasis on? Is location the most important, is it the CASH on CASH re...
Jordan McDonald
Real estate investment in a college town
My wife and I are moving to a college town in Texas next year. We are planning on purchasing a rental property (our first), hopefully doing some house hacking along the way.
I ideally want to purchase a quadplex, bu...
Chris John
STR - How much return can I reasonably expect?
Hey all
Of course, all I'm hearing about is STR these days. I know the 1% rule isn't everything, but it is an easily comparable metric. Currently, I'm not finding it easy to find the 1% rule in markets I'm investin...
Eric W.
[NYC] Tenant refuses to sign my lease
My tenant's lease expired June 1, refuses to sign my lease. I presented him prior to June 1 and he shot back that my lease was full of holes while it is a simple residential lease. He is now month to month and my la...
Mike Rosback
Real Estate investors vs Wholesalers
I have been attending many meetup groups in my area. Several of the meetings are predominately wholesalers. One subject came up that has been troublesome. The topic is when a wholesaler is unable to convince a seller...
Karl Huther
How old is too old for rental investments?
I’m new to rental property investments. I see some in my area that look to be in decent shape but says the property was built in 1886. What would be reasons to shy away from a property like this? I’m up for the challe...
Miko Lee
Questions on choosing tenants
Hi all,New landlord here. I tried educating myself with a bunch of online resources and books before closing on a property, and yet, I still stumble when I am actually facing these situations. I received two applicati...
Mike A.
Moving into better areas. Tired of the lower income hassles.
Ever since I finally sold our four complexes in a C/D area of New Haven County, I've been refocusing my efforts into better areas. I know the rents will not be be as strong, but I am hoping for better tenants and less...
Latimer Luis
To Keep Or Not to Keep Tenant
Hi BP community -
I’m closing on my first multi-family at the end of the month. Its my third investment in the last year and I’m hooked in REI thanks to all of your success stories.
Anyway, Its an Alabama duplex a...
Kevin Hunter
Utilities paid by tenant? Chicago
Good evening BP community, I’m checking in to get a few thoughts related to utilities being paid by the tenant. What’s the standard in Chicago for what utilities tenants are responsible for these days? I have a multi-...