Ryan Urban
Single Family vs. Multi Family
What an excellent site. I've seen the infomercials, and I've read some books, and the collection of real-life experiences I'm reading about here has much more value for me.
I'm just getting started, and I'm stuck be...
James Thiel
Returns for passive investing in MFH syndication
HI All,I am considering investing in a MFH syndication with a proven operator doing a value-add project. My initial thought is whether I like the way they structure investor returns. They have an 8% preferred return ...
Evin Lynch
Working With A GC On First Deal
Hey everyone, my wife and I are looking for our first home. We are looking for a property that needs some love and our plan is to do some version of a “live-in” flip. Obviously, being able to calculate renovation cost...
Michael Challenger
First Time (Potential Buyer) Seeking Advice on House Flipping in Charlotte, NC
I recently came across a property through an agent with attractive numbers for a house flip. We have had brief discussion regarding general Q&A information, and proceeded to provide an ARV price range that would b...
Mark Woodring
To Section 8, or not to Section 8?
Section 8 seems to have a certain connotation and mental image in multi family conversations. I’m curious about any actual experiences (good or bad) anyone has had with Section 8. Has anyone had any non-stereotypical ...
Jack B.
Four unit vs five unit+ (multifamily, commercial vs. residential)
I've seen a video on youtube froom "Commercial Property Advisors" saying that it is actually better to buy a 5+ until as opposed to a 4 unit building because then the loan is commercial and the property cash flows fac...
Chris U.
Landlord Insurance Coverage Comparison
Hey everybody,
(Sorry to mods, originally posted this in the wrong forum!)After roaming the BP Forums and blogs for the past few years, my wife and I are finally under contract for our first rental property. So finge...
Ivan Aldana
Verifying contractor work when brrrr’ing
Who do you guys use to verify the contractor work when rehabbing a project out of state? The contractor himself? Agent? Property manager? Any insight would be much appreciated.
Jeff L.
Should you combine properties in a single LLC or separate?
I currently have a single member LLC with a commercial property under long term lease. I am on the verge of purchasing my first vacation rental that I had planned on putting in the same LLC. However, my accountant sug...
Sean Bramble
Do different types of guests use Airbnb vs. VRBO?
Curious what the dominant booking platform within a market might say about the type of guests visiting that market ...
I would guess that VRBO skews older/ family, and Airbnb skews younger/ groups of friends or coupl...