Bruce Archer
Do you list for rent before home is viewable?
Hello Everyone, When to list??? Looking for best standard practice. Trying to find the right balance of when to list, when people are searching but is usually before the home is cleaned and viewable. Too soon and peop...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, November 30, 2020)
Economic Update (Monday, November 30, 2021)
The shortened Thanksgiving week was a relatively quiet period for our econo...
Sparkle Carlock
What's a "good Cash flow" range?
Hi BP.! I am trying to narrow down the strategy I'd like to used to get started. As I look at properties around me, I am stuck between (1) entering REI with a flip to gain more investing captial and (2) acquiring a pr...
Pranav Chunduru
What is the value of buying older houses to House Hack?
I heard that it is better "dollar-for-dollar" value to buy older houses when looking to House Hack. I don't get this. The phrase "dollar for dollar" is a little confusing, and I don't know why one would prefer an olde...
Account Closed
Point Of Sale Ordinances Affecting Flips/Renovations
Anyone else coming across these? Some cities are now forcing sellers to have a city inspection before listing their homes on the market. Anything not up to code needs to be fixed prior to listing the home - in some ci...
Cory B.
Raising $: Sell the house? Cash-out Re-fi? Or HELOC?
I’m just getting started. Step one is to raise some capitol.I’ve got a small house in Seattle that has gained some equity over the last 5 years. Purchased it for $150,000. Interest rate is 3.25%, 30 yr fixed. Currentl...
Amir B.
We closed on this house on April 28th and it is still vacant.
Hello,We bought this house and closed on April 28th. We have been searching for a qualified tenant but have had no luck.I was wondering how long other investors have had vacancies in months. Is it normal to have a vac...
Tabitha Bean
Rental needs emergency repairs, personal DTI too high for personal loans
My novice status will show here...I recently purchased a 4-unit multi-family property in Washington, DC. Though this has seriously boosted my net worth, it has stuffed my cash flow into the trash.I have a significant ...
Benjamin Sulka
Are my reserves too high for a house hack deal?
Hey house hacking community, I've been active on these forums for a while and finally getting ready to purchase my first house hack within the next 3 months. My goal is to save on my living expenses and pay less than ...
Lee Ribeiro
Cash out refinance Vs. Portfolio Loan Help?
Hi BP community!Have an interesting situation on my hands and I think I know which direction to take, but I'd love the opinions and thoughts of the community to help guide my novice self!Situation:I am buying a proper...