Daniel Guerra
Finding a Rehab in a B class neighborhood nearly impossible?
I've been looking for a rehab property in B class neighborhoods and so far nothing has materialized. I'm using the typical general equation: ARV x .70 - repair costs = purchase price.I understand the markets are sup...
Steve Windom
First time buyers purchasing duplex
Hi - please help us with some advice.
We are purchasing our first income property and it is a duplex in a D neighborhood - low income neighborhood but the duplexes all rent well.
It's less than 2,000 sqft total and ha...
Jewel Coleman
Advice is there for renting a home in a low income neighborhood?
I currently have a property in a low income neighborhood. My last tenant decided to move out early without paying off the rent, damage the place, and leave all of their unwanted items behind. I plan to keep this prope...
Marco Paglialunga
Looking for my first deal here in the USA...any suggestion?
Hello everyone!I'm new here in the BP community and I already love it! I moved from Italy (where I already invested in real estate) a couple of years ago and I'd love to start investing here in the USA.The area where ...
Larry Turowski
Rehabbers shot in Rochester NY. Do you feel safe in low end neighborhoods?
Especially you Rochester NY investors. I've been in this area lots of times. I assume most of you have, too. Granted this happened at 7pm, but I don't like the idea of investing in areas where you'll get shot in th...
Alex R.
%2 rental rule does not work
I am looking up some houses to fix and hold (rent) and I am doing some analysis, but there is absolutely no way to get a deal which fits the %2 rule.
Here is an example:
http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2911-Nels...
Maayan Cohen
For investors- how important a good school district?
How important it is in the screening process for buyers investors, to look for investment properties that are located ONLY in a good school district areas really? especially when you see lots of properties in the ne...
Spencer St. Luke
Dayton Area (Deal Analysis, 4-plex)
Hello,I am reaching out to the bp community for some help analyzing a deal. This property is located in Dayton. 4 1bd/1ba rooms in a C class neighborhoodI want to get everyone's opinion on how good a deal this is. I...
Bruce Cash
Investment in Houston, TX
Hello thereI have been posting in BP to seek your expert advice on real estate investment. As my previous post indicates, I have started to be (hopefully) a real estate investor. I have read few articles in BP and oth...
Reggie Rearden
To flip or buy and hold?
A client of mine has a 2 bed/1 bath SFH they are wanting to sell. It needs A LOT of cosmetic work (none of which I will perform) and it’s in a C neighborhood. Low crime rate but is a lower income area and old cotton m...