Ryan Skinner
what is a good formula for determining to buy commercial property
I am looking at a possible acquisition of a property that is possibly out of my price range or the higher end. They are asking around 1million. Can someone help me understand what a good formula is to determine what...
Greg Stachurski
Chicago Area Investors - Cap rates in teh Burbs
looking into some possible deals in the SW burbs, anyone have recent information on Cap rates in Lemont, woodridge, Bolingbrook, Lockport?thanks,GS
Matt Sora
Multifamily house hacking
Would it be a possibility to build a multifamily house and not not just find a deal on the market? Im just thinking of any possibilities.
Jesse Doschadis
Second Home Loan for Building
Hello, I am looking for the best financing options for a second home which intend to buy land and then build. I am not an expert in this area but I'm thinking I could possibly use my HELOC for the land and get a const...
Trevor Schumann
Where is the best location in the U.S. to buy cash flowing properties?
I work for a fortune 500 co. and can transfer virtually anywhere in the country. I am looking at starting my real estate portfolio this year, and since I have nothing holding me down to Houston (my current location...
Gilbert Lugo
Negotiating in a competitive market any tips welcomed
After mustering sum courage and getting out there researching, analyzing, and making offers i soon realized that the real estate business has no liniency to weather you’re a newbie or not. I’ve been making offers b...
Blake C.
Gas Stove Okay for Rental?
I have lower middle class rentals in Texas (rents around $900 for 3 Bedrooms). I am wondering if anyone has found that it is smart to convert gas stoves in old homes to electric. It seems that electric is easier to...
Jared Ryan
Step Two of Real Estate Investing
Quick introduction: I'm coming off my first investment, a deal where I'm househacking a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome in San Jose, CA. I purchased for $715,000, live in the master, and rent out the other 3 bedrooms...
Jon Martin
Small things you see in listings that drive you nuts
I'll start . . . In probably 1 out of every 10-15 listings, I notice that the refrigerator door is facing the wrong way. In other words, the handle is on the wrong side, so that when they open the fridge, the inside o...
Colin Hassell
Selecting Market for First Airbnb
How did you go about selecting a market for your first airbnb? Given that this is my first property, I wanted to dip my toes in by looking at properties in the 200-250k range. That being said, I'm having a hard time...