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So as the topic states I have a couple of questions about beginning my first dip into real estate:I live in Jersey City in the heights. So I want to know if the heights is a good investment to make given the steep 300...
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Ok, lets get the "it depends on your state/local municipality" out of the way. I am looking for a more general quesiton of what is a reasonable hourly rate (or per job) to charge for DIY repairs. For example, if a t...
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I'll try to keep this as specific as possible as to prevent the "...it depends" responses. I understand this is a lengthy post, but it is all in the interest of garnering the most pointed advice.BLUF: Wife and I own a...
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So it's time to celebrate my very hard earned 2nd win. Unlike the first time around, I decided for the 2nd rental I want to look for something that I can purchase with $0 money down. I went ahead and searched for this...
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Hey BP,I'm looking at a duplex about 30 minutes outside of my hometown and right now, it seems too good to be true. This would be my first investment property & I was hoping to get some feedback on the numbers to ...
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