Arthur Moreno
How to Know if the RE Agent will help you and not take advantage of you?
Theres a lot I can still learn about this. I got in contact with one familiar agent so far, but what kind of questions should I ask? What should I watch out for so I wont get ripped off? I got a little ripped of befor...
Daniel F.
Deal Analysis
What do you think of this deal? 12 unit, nice nhood, 75000 mo rents, 24,000 NOI, sale price $350K. Expenses are high; I can save $10K by handling property mgmt myself, which I do. Would value your input. Seems like a ...
Deb Smith
Credit score
What is the lowest score you would allow?
I used to allow lower depending on what caused it and require 2 months security, but not sure I want to do that any longer
Richard Warren
Does the house of cards begin to collapse?
Social Security is about to begin paying out more than it takes in.
Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_social_security_ious
Since the Social Security Trust Fund is nothing but a bunch of IOUs, how long will it ...
Nnabuenyi Anigbogu
New Landlord issues
Hi all, I am about to close on my first multifamily (a 4 unit property this Friday) and become a brand new landlord. I am looking forward to it but im also apprehensive. I have read just about every blog on BP related...
Jeffrey Mason
Young investor just getting started
Hello BP
My name is Jeffrey Mason. I am an ambitious 25 year old man looking to become a successful real estate investor. Let me begin by explaining how I am very new to the real estate world, an...
Christian Bernhagen
House Hacking vs SFH Investing - Chicago Suburbs
Hello all!
I have a few quick questions in terms of house hacking and your thoughts on where I should go with this route specifically the Chicago southwestern suburbs in today's extremely hot market. I graduated last...
Jeffrey Magenes
California - Does elevated prices even matter? Low Interest Rates are now more important
Example property is an Anaheim, CA fourplex for $750,000.
Do you think buy/hold is a good strategy right now? Interest rates are soooooo low right now that a $100K-$300K increase in property price, is being ...
Account Closed
Hi! Brand new to this, is my plan workable?
Hi all. My wife and I think we are going to buy a first rental property and wanted to check in with all of you experts, particularly because our plan might be a little different than most.Us: 55 and 51 years old, one...
Gillian C.
Advice: Chicago tenant unsure about renewing lease
Hi all,New Chicago landlord here. In Chicago I understand that we must give 60 days notice prior to a rental price increase or termination/non-renewal of a tenant's lease. However, looking for some advice on communica...