Lou Capone
hands on multi family maintenance
I was curious to know if anyone has any guidelines or any type of schedules they adhere to regarding upkeep of multi family properties. From a management point a view I keep a log of all the repairs done to our ren...
Wave Taylor
Two unit bldg does not have a back door
I looked at a 2-unit bldg. in a not so great neighborhood. The lower unit looks like the bedroom was an addition and the building for does not have a backdoor. Should this be a concern, as far as being able to rent,...
David Martin
Down Payment Minimum for First-Time Home Buyer of Rental Property
Hello!I'm currently renting an apartment and have been considering purchasing an investment property to Airbnb. I have zero debt and don't own a home -- what is the minimum down payment I can put on a single unit inve...
Terri David
Correct Me If I'm Wrong - SF v. MF
I am currently a SF investor; however, been hearing for years about the advantages of MF/apartments. I think I may finally understand why - based on my experience. Kinesthetic learner, hands-on experience teaches me, ...
Nana Sefa
Multifamily purchase - common mistakes
What are some of the common mistakes people make when purchasing their first small multifamily apartments? What do you wish you had done differently?
Sonia Vanegas
Renting vs moving back to own property
Hello,My name is Sonia I own a townhouse here in Atlanta Ga and decided to rent it out and move back home to payoff my student loans. I am not done with my loans yet, however I am ready to move out of my parents house...
John Chason
Apartments vs Mobile Home Park
Has anyone owned both Apartments and a mobile home park with similar number of units/pads? Can you share your experience and which investment you prefer?
Isaac White
Master Lease Options
What is a good premium to offer on a master lease option? I have read in place 10% but I think this may be a little high for apartment complexes. Does anyone have any suggestions and what basis do you use for deter...
Benjamin Cooke
Same laws of FHA apply to house hacking?
I have decided to rent out my spare bedroom in my apartment, do i have to follow the Fair Housing laws (in SC) when people ask to move in? They will have to apply through my apartment but i would like to get someone n...
Jack B.
How to calculate NEW/Future value of apartment building?
I understand the NOI/Cap rate formula for valuing how much a property is worth paying for, but how does this formula work for calculating the future or NEW value of a property after 5 years of rent increases?Since the...