Patrick G.
Calculation about cash on cash return
Hi There, I am calculating the cash on cash return of my house. Not sure whether the calculation is correct. Can someone give me some advice in the below scenario?I bought a house 3 years ago with $420K and after 3 ye...
Alex Z.
Turnkey Rental Properties As A Business Model
I have been researching turnkey rental properties as a means to get into real estate. I know there are reputable companies out there (some of them are on here). I know that they serve a need in the market with offerin...
Roselynn Lewis
Investment Goal Setting
I am new to real estate investing. I have started the process of educating myself and it seems one key is having concrete goals. E.g. Say my initial goal is to generate $ 5,000 - $10,000 per month in free cash flow th...
Michael Morris
First time FHA loan questions and advice
Hi,I am looking to move into an owner occupied duplex with an FHA loan. I know you can put only 3.5% down but my first question question is if I have enough saved up for 25-30% down will I have to put a higher amount ...
Michael O.
First Time Investor Looking for Advice
I am looking for advice on a potential first time investment property. I am located in the Los Angeles, CA area.
The property that I am looking at is a duplex (zoned for three units - third unit could be built in the...
Jim Tiernan
What's the best way to convey "I'm looking for long term seller financing"?
since most mom and pop sellers get confused by "seller financing", how should I phrase it?
"I'm looking for sellers who want to receive their equity in monthly payments"?
"I'm looking for sellers who wa...
Rudy Hernandez
Do you invest in IRA and/or 401k any more?
Hi BP members
Hope all is well.
I am curious to gather collective thoughts and opinions on IRA and 401k investing. Some people believe they should continue due to company matching as well as invest in IRA for tax s...
Charles Kagahastian
First Commercial Poperty For Me... IS THIS A DEAL?
hey everyone,
so i went to go see a property in jersey city, NJ on sat. It was my first walk through with a property. It was an amazing experience for me. But I wanted ...
Chris Parker
Bay Area creative financing for first deal
A friend's brother has offered to sell me his condo in San Jose (~$650k). I'm a high earner and hungry to get started in real estate, but the cost is a bit of a stretch for me still. I'd like to solicit some suggestio...
Alex Rivera Jr.
Interested in REI
Hi, I’m someone who’s been interested in REI for a year or two now and I’m just trying to take in as much information as I can. I only want to focus on buy and hold investing in long-term rentals, specifically SFH and...