Nathan Gesner
Why is unpaid rent so high?
I've read news reports that say up to 20% of rent has gone unpaid in the last couple of months. I manage 350 units and all but one has paid (we extended grace far longer than normal but now we're in the process of evi...
Sochima Eze
Cash out question for you all
I’m in an excellent equity position of one of my rentals and would like to do a cash out refi, but I’m running into trouble with traditional lenders. I understand it’s looked at as risky, not a primary residence and a...
Daniel Kern
Continue Seller Financing or Refi to Conventional?
Hello BP, Newbie first time poster who did his first deal in April and am now working on my first triplex deal and needing some community advice. I found an of-market triplex in my community I am interested in and the...
Greg R.
We're being overrun by fake finance, investing, and RE gurus
Who's your favorite fake guru?
Oh my... this is not an easy question - so many to chose from. From the fake lifestyles, the rented yachts, private jets, Lamborghini's/ Ferrari's, and most of all the fake success. One...
Philip Bennett
Illegal immigrants as tenants
I have an applicant for a property in Anchorage, Alaska that is wanting to sign a lease for a family member that is an illegal immigrant. The individual wanting to sign the lease is unable to provide a completed appli...
Ericka G.
Use Leverage or Stick with Cash?
If you have cash, should you use it or is it better to use leverage if you can? So far, I've almost exclusively used cash to build our small portfolio. My goal for the year was to fully replace my current after tax ...
Ashley Gish
Student loans or investment property
Together my husband and I have almost $200k in student loans with a significant portion of them being at 6% interest. 53k of that is at 6.8% and 7.2%. We currently live and work in Oregon and are interested in getting...
Eric Justice
Buying property-All Cash
It seems that purchasing property in all cash would have the best outcome for investments. The owner would not have a mortgage. The owner would have to pay property taxes. Buying with all cash gives the owner the opti...
George P.
#18 rental was purchased today (this one was weird)
just closed on #18 rental today. it's located in westland, michigan.this one was very weird and almost didn't happen at all. it had 5-6 stumbling blocks, but my experience helped. not giving up and trying something ne...
Ryan Silvis
Best Strategy To Maximize Upcoming Military Moves
Long-ish post, but thank you for those who take the time to read it and share their thoughts!
I'm currently Active Duty and stationed in the National Capital Region. I'll be leaving Active Duty in July of 2024, join...