Tyler Brown
First investment property - Single family vs. Multi family
I've been researching purchasing my first rental property in some low property values/low tax blue collar areas for a while now. One of the main things I'm trying to decide is if I should go for a SFH, or a 2-4 unit ...
Jason Stoltzfus
Should I keep living at home or buy my own house?
I am 20 years old and I recently became a licensed real estate agent. I work part time as a roofer and I will continue until I have a solid client base. My goal is to buy a multifamily and live in one unit while I ren...
Jeffrey Waldron
We’d like to buy a new home + keep our current as a rental, but..
Weighing the pros and cons of a scenario where we keep our current home as a rental, as we buy and move into a larger place. Our small house is in a great area of Eagle Rock where rent will cash flow positive. In the ...
Becca Tew
Help! Financing rejected because income can't be counted in D/I
I'm in a bit of a bind and I'd really love some advice. My lender has rejected me last minute because he was unable to count my property management income towards my debt/income ratio since I haven't done my 2016 taxe...
Rick Stevens
Land contracting the new Wholesaling??
I’ve got a REI friend who loves to talk land contracts. I’ve never really done that up to this point but he makes it sound a lot like wholesaling with the benefits of renting, but no land lording. I get all the basic...
Carolyn L.
Teachable moment? Austin investors: Two properties; one owner; and the BSC: Can these properties be saved?
How would you solve this problem? Let me know your thoughts!I’ve had my eye on two boarded up, deteriorating residential properties built in 1919 and 1922, next door to each other, each on approx. ¼ acre lots, nice C...
Peter K.
Can anybody explain to me what CAP RATE (%) is?
I'm still confused what CAP Rate (%) means? Anybody have any good explanation? (with examples? Thanks a bunch in advance.
David Stelzer
Is real estate syndication worth the wait?
Hi all. I'm looking at syndication opportunities, and it just doesn't seem worth it. For a minimum investment of $25k, I can get an IRR after sale of nearly 20% in 7 years. That's about $5k. I would also get a sha...
David Sienema
Question about the time value of money (Frank Gallinelli)
Hello all,This is my first post on BP and I am excited to dive in. Thanks in advance to anyone who reads this or replies.I've been reading Frank Gallinelli's book What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Ca...
David Wax
Seeking Investor Friendly Advice - North Carolina
I am looking to move from Long Island, NY to North Carolina. I have been targeting the following areas in no particular order:Charlotte - Greensboro - Winston-Salem - Raleigh - Chapel HillI am open to others, but thes...