Brennan Thomas
Looking to get into REITs, any tips?
So I’m new to investing, and do not have a ton of money saved up to go out and buy up some rentals which was my original goal. Considering getting into REITs to have some money flow to use at some point towards other ...
Jeff Cooley
Trying to maintain health insurance while trying to be a full time REI
I am just curious as to how some of you seasoned investors maintain health insurance for yourself and your families? Are most of you "risking it", have spouses with insurance, paying outrageous deductibles ? I am stil...
Venkat Raghavan
Commercial - 16 Unit -Pricing help
Hey BPers,
I am looking at a 16 unit 2BR 3BR - which need at least $330k in rehab. Currently vacant.
rental income in the area goes for b/w 900-1100.
I was told I should be using income in the last 6 months to run...
Dan Sundberg
Knob and Tube in a buy and hold
Just got into contract on my first buy and hold out in Sacramento, CA and inspections showed some of the house was still on Knob and Tube wiring. It looks like the house would be fine without touching it, but since I'...
Avery Robertson
Seller looking for 1031 into REITS (DSTs)?
Does anyone have any experience with doing a 1031 exchange into a Delaware Statutory Trust?Background: I found a potential off market seller. Older couple thinking of selling there duplex. One thing holding them back ...
Cal C.
Surprisingly Simple Math to Early RE Retirement (Napkin Math)
I posted this in the member blogs last week, but wanted to get some more eyeballs on it.As many of you know, Mister Money Mustache (MMM) wrote a blog post entitled The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement th...
John Collier
To credit or not to credit, that is the question...
So I am fairly new to owning a rental property... 3 months to be exact; and my tenant had their water heater go out. Immediately we ran down the basics of coaching tenant to relight the pilot, and with no success we h...
Alkis Valentin
Where do I find washing machines for a laundry room of a 4 unit?
Hi. I am starting renovations of a 4-unit which I own in Yonkers, NY in May. I am thinking of using one room in the basement as a laundry room, with one washer and one drier. I was told by Hercules (www.hercnet.com) I...
Jason Parker
What do you look for when you do a walk through?
I have what seems to be a very promising property. Planning on doing a walk through this week. What do you typically look for?
Debra Deutsch
Salon/Retail store owner
I signed a commercial lease for one year, auto renewal after one year, but could leave lease with notice after each year is complete. I jumped through all municipal hoops, and waited for my occupancy permit. I go to b...