Michael Narup
CapEx estimation on a Condo
Hi BP!
I am trying to evaluate how large CapEx should be when evaluating a property if the HOA includes the roof and siding. My rough rule of thumb has been 10% of rents for newer single families and 15% of rents for...
DANIEL BELCARRIES
The New Guy
Who buy's an apartment building instead of their first home, Is that smart? Comments anyone?
Ryan H
New Huge Development New My Condo Rental in Dallas
I was listening to a BP podcast w/ Serge and one of the topics was about not trying to compete with a huge apartment complex. Well, when I bought 7 years ago, the Bishop Arts District in Dallas was mainly 2 stories m...
Rob Saunders
Do lenders not like 2-4 unit condo complexes?
Hi,
We have a large duplex (2100+ sqft each unit) in a great in town location surrounded by large SFR. The size of the units isn't really reflected in it's rental value as most renters looking for this kind of sqft w...
Andres Andrade
First Time Home Buyer
Hello all,
I was hoping I can get some advice from you awesome people. So my finacee and I are looking to buy a home (duplex, condo, single family) by February of 2021. We are tired of renting and are ready to get ou...
Kay Bailey
Looking to network and learn
Hello everyone! I’m from South Florida but I’m looking to invest in North Carolina or Georgia. My focus in finding a duplex or triplex to start. And then move up from there. I’m eager to learn and to assist others whi...
Isaac Passmore
House Hacking and Paying Extra
Is there any penalty for paying down a mortgage early? I'm trying to get started in DC and the down payments needed for a conventional loan is 20% however, for a standard duplex that's in the 140k-300k range. I'm not ...
Christina H.
New from Kingston, NH (advice on buying condo or house?)
Hi, My husband, Jeff, and I (Christina) are so excited and anxious to invest! We both see the potential for great income and to get our own house paid off, then save for retirement (we are only 35 and 40 but I'm no...
Dallas H.
Columbus Ohio neighborhoods ?
I have my home in Blacklick/Reynolnoldsburg area I'm going to rent out. I want to get 1 more rental in Columbus shortly.
I'm not sure what areas I should focus on to get into a multi or single family. My budget is u...
Pavan A.
Considering Tulsa to buy a rental property
Hello All,I live in California and am considering buying an investment property in Tulsa. While a simple search on Zillow/Realtor shows several properties in Jenks, Bixby and Owasso (those three areas came up as safe ...