Randy E.
Are obese people a protected class?
While replying to another thread about family size, I was reminded of two separate incidents regarding size of another nature.The first was a few years ago when I showed a vacant 2BR/1BA house to woman who had called ...
Desmond Guy
After Repair value
Peace everyone does the ARV increase based on if the property is occupied? Help please just trying to get a better understanding. Thank you
Andrew Ralston
Western Washington Cap Rate
I am looking for a multifamily listing closer to a 10% cap rate. Am I being unreasonable in my hopes to find something in this range between Tacoma and Marysville?
Samantha Miller
Lease for House Hacker vs Traditional Landlord
Hi BP!TLDR: Looking for tips/suggestions/thoughts on tenant leases for a house hack (live-in) landlord vs a traditional (non-live-in) landlord.Full Post: I am a soon-to-be house-hacker (closing on a 4 bed this Novembe...
Shawn Tompke
Should I move to Phoenix AZ?
Hello!
My wife and I are currently looking to change our life up! We want to get into real estate and we also like Phoenix AZ.
Currently we live in Seattle WA.
I desire to invest in small multi family properties buy ...
Rick Baggenstoss
How would you improve upon the 2% "rule"?
I've struggled, along with others, with the 2% rule. It has some drawbacks which I think can be improved upon with BP community help.
Simply stated, the income from a house should be greater than or equal to...
Amanda Chandler
Any feedback on my listing?
Hi all,
Have my property up for rent (I live in this one still, moving out next week), and have had a rough time with applicants, looking for any feedback. We have had 37 inquiries, at least 15 tours, and 5 applicati...
Robert Howard
Negotiations with Property Manager
I want to negotiate a new deal with my property manager, but want to get the opinion of the community. I started with one house with my current manager and now have three. Alone with increasing the number of rentals...
Anthony Vander Meer
Appraising/valuating a 8 unit apartment building
hello all, I have an accepted offer on a 8 unit apartment building. I'm paying cash then doing a cash out refi. I am concerned the appraisal will come back low due to past small unit appraisals. What is the average...
Rich C.
Multifamily investors: how much do you refinance?
For multifamily investors, I'm curious as to how much of the property value you prefer to refinance? For example, do you refinance just enough to take the cash out of a deal? Or, do you always take the maximum allow...