James De Silva
Why did you go broke/bankrupt?
Having been reading the forums for a while, I've seen lots of successful real estate investors here who had 'some' stage, gone broke and bankrupt either due to real estate or other circumstances. Either way they lost ...
Firyal Kassim
rental analysis - still need a hand ( newbie newbie here)
OK - Hope I categorized this appropriately!BLUF: used the BP calculator but inputs (rental history, expenses - still unknown; I guessed) should I set some scenarios and go? tried this! background: Four plex; gas and w...
Jerika Soyars
Need advice on murder-suicide house
So we had a murder-suicide this week in our community. A mother and her daughter were killed by the mothers bf. The mother owns the home free and clear. Shes the only one on title and no liens. How would I go about tr...
Marius G.
Noob in Seattle
I'm just getting started with real estate here in Seattle. I recently found this site and its already been helpful. I'm currently working on a deal where I would be owner-occupant. The property would serve the dual...
Sterling S.
First Home, Bought with intent to HELOC for more multifamily
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Franklin.
Purchase price: $20,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Heloc... 45k investment on our first home. ARV is $110K-$120K should rep...
Josh Miller
Advice on a sixplex building in 33125
Hi BP members,I am new to the forums and looking to learn a lot through this valuable site. I am very passionate about real estate and want to gain as much knowledge as possible. I have been listening to many podcasts...
Michael Malmrose
To Refi or NOT to Refi: That is the Question
We own a property (on a 15-year loan) that is currently being rentedREFI:$500 cash flow, have $100K to invest, pay off student loan debt ($500 a month) five years earlypaid off in 30 yearsDon't REFI: paid off in 11 ye...
Nicholas Zilkowski
Looking for my first rental property
I have a friend that's in the military. Him and his spouse are trying to sell their house while both stationed elsewhere. When I last spoke with him, he said that they're just trying to break even. It's a 2/1 BR/B ...
Kristin Kiddy
Denying a Tenant's Application
Hi all,Well the house is renovated and listed for rent! And we've gotten some "interesting" enquiries! But we also got a tenant application who I have to deny. Here is the scenario and I would appreciate any advice...
Rosston Smith
First Property Preparation
Hey guys, I would like to know if you have any ideas on things I should have prepared before I move into my first property which is a 4plex. I'll be house hacking it, and I'm coming straight from my parents house so I...