Whit Dhamer
Help! Getting creative on financing
I am under contract for purchase of my fifth investment condo in Chicago. I have hit an unexpected issue on financing, and cannot qualify for a traditional mortgage (bad move filing 2017 taxes under schedule C!)I woul...
Katrina P.
Help me pull the trigger!!!! Please HELP!!
Hi Everyone,I don't know why I always get nervous when it's time to pull the trigger...several years and purchases into this thing. Anyways, please take a look at the numbers for my newest deals I plan to close wi...
Joanna Eldridge
BRRR in Central MA, Appliance Recommendations Needed!
700 SQFT SFR and need recommendations for appliances1) House is plumbed for gas and has gas heat. Should we go with a gas range or radiant electric range? 2) Is it worth it to invest in a dishwasher? Kitchen is about ...
Jack Smith
Expanding a legal non-conforming unit in Chicago
I run into this problem often in Chicago. A three flat building also has a full unfinished basement or a bit of attic space as well. I would like to duplex down the first floor unit into the basement, or duplex th...
Timothy Sammon
Tenant wants to put in a pool
I have a great tenant that wants to install an above ground pool at the house he rents from me, located in NY. Says he will pay for all the expenses, etc. Just wondering what my liability would be, god forbid somethin...
Dan Gandee
STR's On Oregon Coast (My Top 10 Cities & PRO/CONS)
Owning a short-term rental property in a beach area on the Oregon Coast can be a lucrative investment opportunity, but it also comes with its own set of pros and cons. Let's start here!
Pros:
High Demand: Beach area...
Mitchell Maginnis
Down payment %?
I am curious as to what fellow investors are putting down as a down-payment on STR's. What is everyone's opinion on this subject? I am attempting to scale my portfolio of STR's and have cash that is burning a hole in ...
John Ballard
Buying a home in Greater Tampa/St Pete.
I am in the process of learning how to invest in real estate, now that I am mostly an empty nester. I was taking it slow at first, so I didn't make big mistakes. I was looking for a multi family home or one with a mot...
Account Closed
Smoker on first/new 4-plex
Hello,I am Joey and new to this community. I recently got the investing craze and will be on a buying spree in the next few months. Problem:I am closing on a 4-plex in a few days (very good condition btw), but one ten...
Nadia Brown
Evaluating My First Potential Property Deal in Jacksonville – Insights Needed
As a first-time property buyer, I'm taking a big leap into real estate investing and could really use your collective wisdom. I've got my eye on a property in Jacksonville, Florida, and I'm trying to gauge if it's a s...