Roderick McCleary
House Hacking: Looking to do this for first time, any feedback?
Hello Chicago BPers! I'm a newer investor and got started all thru the power of the BP Forums about 1year ago. I'm currently looking to do my 2nd Multi-Family deal, this time in Chicago where I would "house hack" by p...
McKinley Crowley
5 Steps for Direct Mail Success
Hey BP, Another forum member posted this email I wrote the other day as a response to a question. I wanted to re-share it to you as a useful bit of information to hopefully help you out with your direct mail marketing...
Joseph Cacciapaglia
Where is the data about Travel Nurse rentals?
I've had a ton of clients in the past few months decide they want to focus on mid term rentals for travel nurses. The first time I heard it, it sounded like an interesting niche, but now so many people are heading tha...
Dimitri Paspalaris
Getting longer leases with standard property management
I was pondering as I was driving to work that most rental leases are anywhere from 6 months to two year. Has anyone tried convincing a property manager to get a 3 or 4 year lease signed. I understand that property man...
Hugo Cardona
What do you think? Super deal Duplex in Florida with some downfal
Hey Everyone, I have come across a deal which seems to be good but want to get everyones opinion and if they have dealt with the following:The asking price is $265,000, I am offering $245,000. it is a duplex, the 2/1 ...
Kyle D.
Next Steps for a Rookie
Hi All- and forgive me for the long post! I’m a rookie investor in North Jersey (Hudson County) looking for some insight on my current situation. About 10 months ago, I purchased a 2 family home with an FHA loan @3.5%...
Tijana Flowers-Harris
Just sold my house in MA. Should I rent, buy, or invest?
I am selling my house in MA. I currently rent in the RDU area (Knightdale). I am finding that it is more cost-effective (today) for me to rent my primary residence rather than to buy. I also can't afford to own in the...
Robin Searle
Memo from HUD on using criminal background in screening tenants
Wanted to share this link - hopefully it will work. https://www.davisbrownlaw.com/filesimages/attorney...
Bryan Hancock
What BP Forums Are Missing That You Would Like To See?
The new CRE forum is missing a property management piece. Can you think of other forums that are missing that would be nice to have?
I would personally like to see one about permitting, zoning, entitlement, etc. bec...
Mordy Chaimovitz
Effects of Hurricane Ian
Peoples lives and wellbeing will be severely impacted by the hurricane that is forecast to hit Florida, and I am very concerned about them, and I hope everyone will be ok.
Not to ignore the terrible devastation or m...