Hey all:I am in the nearby suburbs of Detroit.A few years ago I noticed a limited service catering hall in a nearby strip mall.  By limited service, they did not have a kitchen and the size of the hall was just one ro...

Hey guys! I am 23 looking to purchase a fourplex and house hack it for about 1-2 years in Los Angeles, Looking for Minimal tlc work needed. I am interested in using a fha loan w/ a downpayment assistance grant but w...

I’m interested in a property that only has a small driveway, on a one way street where there isn’t room to park. It’s been on the market for a few weeks, so the price isn’t what really concerns me because there’ll be ...

I would like to take a quick moment to thank everyone involved at BP for making this a great place .I was listening to a podcast and was reminded by Joshua and Brandon not to hesitate to post a question  when you have...

With the help of a consultant, I'm working towards my first syndication deal.  I have a family member that is leery of it being to good to be true.  Of those of you that have syndicated multiple deals, would you share...

Are cap rates as much a factor in valuations for smaller multifamily properties as they are for the larger commercial deals I'm used to seeing in the "day job"?  I'm about to refi my first two duplex deals and I'm jus...

PP: $300,000FMV: $350,000Property details: Year round 3-unit with 3 seasonal cabins in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Old Orchard Beach is a heavy tourism town with several colleges near by. The property is one bloc...

I haven't seen this discussed at all, so I figured I'd just come out and ask this.  Where does lawn care and landscaping factor into the rental property equation?  Is it usually included in the monthly charge for a pr...

Cap RateCapitalization rate is a valuation measure that can be used to compares different real estate investments. Capitalization rate is also referred to as cap rate. Ideally, cap rates are calculated as a ratio betw...

Hi BP!I'm analyzing a deal in Philly and I'm trying to factor in the cost of trash & sewer. I live in South Jersey and I have no idea how much I should estimate. My husband and I plan on house hacking and the 2nd ...