Lashad Hamilton
FICO score to low to attract lenders
Good morning BP family,I have come across the challenge of needing to raise my FICO score in order to show lenders I can be responsible. I have a goal to purchase my 1st investment in 1 year. I understand mostly what ...
Jacob Mistric
Private/hard money difference?
I know the difference between private and hard money, but when I go to search lenders, a lot of them advertise as “private/hard money loans available” or something like that. I’m interpreting it as they consider it th...
John LaVecchia
Vacation Rental Expenses
I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
Jeremiah Robison
Using HELOC to BRRRR
My wife and I bought in an up-and-coming neighborhood just three years ago, but now have 130K in equity almost entirely from appreciation. We have solid jobs and a small emergency fund. I am interested in deploying ...
Josh Kercher
Need help on analysis of 43 unit complex!
Hi there!
I'm a Realtor in my area and had this 43 unit apartment complex pop-up as a new listing today. It is listed with the language "WELL BUILT BRICK 43-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WEST OF DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI. 31 1BR...
Ian R.
Owner Can't Get Squatters Out of Her House - Atlanta Area
So, I just read this story about a homeowner who has squatters in her house but because of the way the laws in Georgia are apparently written, the authorities won't kick the squatters out. Absolutely crazy!https://www...
Erika A.
Electical Heating a TurnOFF for Tenants?
Hi All, Im thinking of purchasing to buy and hold. Its a 3 fam. Two of the units have electrical heating. Ive read about the landlord pros and cons but was recently told that tenants will not want this rental because ...
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dumb question
I'm looking to do some real estate investments that do not involve tenants, and was wondering if it's worthwhile at all to look at buying and holding land? I've heard stories about people buying and holding for a year...
Vy Mai
A water bill of $800... ahhh!!
We just received a bill of $800 for sewage and water... It's usually just $200 or less. I called the city and they said the meter is fine. I had a plumber come take a look at it and he said nothing is leaking. The cit...
Fredie Robinson
Section 8 rents in Louisville
Hello all,I'm thinking about investing in some low income properties in Louisville. Particularly the Portland neighborhood. My question is what is the max rent you can recieve for a 2/1 or 3/2 SFR house on section 8? ...