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Hi friends! I am in the process of buying a 3 bed, 1 bath single family home in Big Bear, CA that I primarily plan to use as a STR but would also like to visit ~20 days of the year. I currently live in LA, about 3 hou...
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I am in the process of purchasing an investment property, where I will live in one unit, and rent out the other two units. The upper unit is on a month to month, but the rent is $150 below the average rent in the are...
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Bought a condo at a ski resort in CO in May 2022 for $510k. Put down 15%, borrowed the rest at 4%. Originally planned to move in, or at least use substantially, but life had other plans so have been listing on Airbnb....
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Hello!
Theres a duplex im considering buying(both sides) thats in pretty good condition but looks like it needs some cosmetic work and general cleanup(maybe 10k reno) . My dilemma is how I would deal with the tenants...
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A question that I am frequently asked is whether or not passive investors are able to benefit from a cost segregation study. The strategy is more often talked about relative to active investors, however with the right...
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A little background first. In 2011-2012 purchased with 20% down loans 10 condos in sunny San Diego. Averaging about $48,000.00 cash flow. Life was good. Then I calculated my return on Equity and noticed San Diego ...
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Encouraging lease renewals is an essential aspect of your income property’s success. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to encourage lease renewals, increasing the likelihood of securing long-term tenancy....
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $285,000
Cash invested: $75,000
My wife and I partnered with two other couples to purchase this diamond in th...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $113,000
Cash invested: $70,000
Single family home. Was primary residence for 10 years. Have been renting for 9 y...
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I'm about to enter into a contract on a property that's currently rented to Section 8 tenants. This will be my first Sec8 rental property - Is there a "standard" lease typically used with Sec8 tenants or is the TAR le...