Tomi Stoya
analysis for my first property
Dear community, For the past 6 months I have been actively looking to buy my first investment property. I looked for a property to yield at least 8% CoC return, but unfortunately I could not find any such property. I...
Dawn Albert
Buy Home from Relatives (700k) in Bay Area? House Hack Elsewhere?
Hi There! In FI community for some time (save over half of income), but first time real estate investor/never bought a home.
My question: Is the following a good deal for house hacking? My gut is saying no, but I'd l...
Jay Voorhees
What is the optimal down payment? Hint: It's less than you think
All too many homebuyers mistakenly believe that they need to put down as much as humanly possible for several reasons: (1) they want to minimize their housing payment; (2) they want to minimize their debt load; and (3...
Andrew Hinkley
Do I sell in order to buy more??? Looking for advice...
Hi all...So here's my situation. I currently own a home in Los Angeles CA (Highland Park 90042). I have gained substantial equity in the house over the past 2 1/2 years since I purchased it. I am going to be buying...
David A.
Not Sure What to do with Downstairs Floorplan...
So I'm about to close on a house that is currently a 3/1.5. I'm expanding that .5 on the ground floor into a full bath, but I don't know if I should turn the room that the entrance is in into a small master bedroom (w...
Pamela P.
Working on Puerto Rican time (Part 2)
So I finally closed on my property! Now it's renovation time!Depending on what kind of a property you purchased and its as is condition, will determine the level of renovation work needed. I purchased a studio condo i...
Ben Einspahr
Denver House Hack Success Story |Side by Side Duplex
This success story is to highlight Greyson Henderson’s 2 properties he bought back in 2021. The 2 properties consist of 1 side by side duplex.
Investment Info:
(2) SFR in Denver; 4 doors.
Purchase Price:
$530k (2...
Kevin Pinkard
Total Rehab or Not??
Hello all,
I have been brought a trailer in New Orleans that sits on a double lot that I can get for 65K but the home needs a total remodel. I have a contractor that says he can get everything done for 70K in 3 week...
Isaac Schlittenhart
Top 3 hardening tips for durable rentals
I am getting ready to build some duplexes in the near future and I want to do what I can to ensure they stay nice and are durable to cut down on required repairs. What are the top three things you would suggest to "ha...
Mark Cruse
House stinks
The dirty tenants moved and I can't get rid of the smell. I've tried sprayers, bleech and all kinds of air fresheners. Any other suggestions?