Ken A.
Real Estate CYCLES - The Current Cycle we are in...
Note: Been pounding the table to BUY SMART any real estate since 2010. Keep buying SMART.There are literally TRILLIONS of cash dollars laying around in the BIG BANKS, businesses, etc. The inevitable WALL STREET GREED...
Matt Rutter
DIY Basement Upgrades
I'm looking for some helpful DIY basement upgrade ideas!We recently purchased a 4-unit rental property in Cleveland and the basement serves as the communal laundry room. Completely unfinished with exposed foundation,...
Aaron Washington
Game rooms/arcadea return for STR
As some of you know, my wife and I are in the process of purchasing a vacation home in the Davenport area. We are planning to rent it out as an STR when we are not there. While looking at other STRs around the area we...
Dave Gillie
Please help me with networking
Hello everyone,
I have been interested in becoming a real estate investor for a while, but I do not know how to start. I have a friend from Missouri (where I used to live) who recently bought his first investment pr...
Simcha Davidman
Residential vs. non-residential mortgage
I recently got pre-qualified (waiting for the pre-approval letter any day now) for a mortgage on a residential property. The broker asked whether this would be for my residence or investment, and I told him it's an i...
David Kuhlke
Negotiation advice needed - Urgent! Property under contract!
Hello BP community, Need some advice on a property I have under contract. I discovered during the due diligence that here are 2 breaks in the sewer line. The cost is $7,500 to fix. However, the seller claims there is ...
Michael McCormack
Best way to Maximize Cash Flow on Rental Properties
Hello Everyone,I was wondering if any experienced landlords had any tips for maximizing cash flow in duplexes/triplexes. To me it seems as thought the initial cash flow that you begin with after purchasing the proper...
Matt Ruttenberg
Strategies to furnish STR / vacation rentals?
Any strategies out there to fund the furnishing of a STR?I know consignment stores and garage sales are a way to keep it low cost, but any funding strategies if you’re trying to furnish a higher end property?Adds up q...
Account Closed
First deal, trying to invest in multi family
Hey guys! Is it possible to buy my first apartment complex with no money. I was thinking of getting a loan from a hard money lender just for my first investment. A loan for the down payment and closing costs. What you...
Michelle DeWoskin
HM lender & broker EACH charged me, points and lender fees (?)
Would SO appreciate feedback -The mortgage broker states all along the way: the fees consist of his points, appraisal, inspection, closing fees - other than the interest rate and LTV etc. The night before the closing...