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This is my first post, so forgive me if this has been discussed perviously. I know the neighborhoods and schools are important when considering a long term rentals. What is the best way to analyze a neighborhood or ...
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Everytime I read something it seems like Detroit and most of Michigan for that factor has gotten worse and worse.. cheaper and cheaper.. Do you think this town will eventually rebound!? I know no one can say for sure...
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Hello BP Community!I live in Chicago and have had an interest in real estate for many years.Four years ago, my spouse and I purchased a three-flat in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, moved in, rented the other two uni...
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Most investors need supplies of some sort. (I shop at Home Depot because I can literally see it from my front yard.)But unfortunately, Home Depot doesn't carry everything.Where do you shop? What dumpster company are y...
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I am looking to buy my first investment property, and my goal is to continue building this portfolio every year until I can live off my rental income entirely. I have about $400K to deploy, but would prefer to buy sev...
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The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to mainta...
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Hello all! 34 year old father of 4 in SoCal. Looking to pull out $300k in equity to purchase multiple condo/apart in an area that has best rental $ on return of investment. My parents are in the landlord business and ...
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Does anyone know how the offer process goes? I’m currently in California and have been running numbers on different markets. I’ve found a market but don’t know how to make offers properly? Am I allowed to offer verbal...
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Hello all,I’ve been involved in my first two flips the last few months. I just received my utility bill for one of my properties, and it was $928. The house is around 1800 sq ft, still down to the studs. The only thin...