Craig Osterloh
50% Rule and $100 Cash Flow
I guess my question is how accurate do you find the 50% expense rule?
If you gross rents are $2500, a margin of error of 10% on your expenses would result in a $125 difference in cash flow. This might result accepti...
Joshua Dorkin
How to Find the Right Property Manager
Lately, a bunch of people have been asking about what to look for when picking a property manager. Its a great question, and I’ll try to cover a few important points. I’m going to ask more questions then I’ll answer, ...
Mike Gibson
Dodd-Frank 2014
What's the latest analysis with regard to Dodd-Frank 2014 which comes into effect January 10th as far as how it relates to real estate investors doing options, lease purchases, seller financing, etc.?
Danielle Hinderliter
Young, w/2 kids, military pay, no cash, not great credit
But the good news is that we DO qualify for a 100% VA loan and we CAN afford a small house! :lol:
Dh and I are 22 yrs old and i have the real estate bug although i've never done anything with it. Yes i am scared. W...
Chris Murdien
92 units outside of Houston; need help analyzing deal.
Hello BP Investors.I came across someone selling their 92 unit apartment here just outside of Houston. The seller and I are at a standstill on negotiating (she wants non-refundable earnest money), so I could use exper...
Russell Holmes
Structuring a Flip/BRRRR partnership
I'm hoping to get some big picture advice on structure here, pros and cons of different options, etc. I already have plans of meeting with an Attorney well versed in land trusts and Real Estate partnerships for the ...
David Albertson
Can't make tenant happy.
I'm to the point that I'm not sure what to do so I hope some of the more seasoned Landlords can help me with this. Not that it makes a big difference but this is a lower income rental house.
I have a tenant that has ...
Mike Lynch
What would you do with the money?
If tomorrow you suddenly had around $300,000 cash, would you:Try to purchase several $50,000 homes and rent them out?Purchase a couple $100,000 homes and rent them?Buy fix and flips and rentals using the banks money?I...
Dimitri Wilson
HELP! Dealing with PM and Tenants that abuse maintenance calls
New investor (8 months in) investing remotely in Indianapolis. I currently own a SFH and Duplex both being managed by the same PM team.Apart from the expected late rents from C class tenants, the monthly maintenance c...
Joe Moore
Appreciation or Cash Flow - That is the Question
Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...