Jessica Woodhouse
Looking for advice about the Ithaca NY market
Hi all! I'm looking to invest conservatively in rent-and-hold properties in the Ithaca NY market. I've lived in or near Ithaca NY for over 20 years. So I know the area inside and out and I also have a lot of contacts ...
Rob Gervais
Grand Rapids, MI - Cap Rates
Hello everyone,
I’ve been analyzing small 2-4 unit properties on the MLS for a couple of months in Grand Rapids. If I use 25% for expenses (5% each for vacancy, capex, R&M, and 10% for PM), most houses hover rig...
Nicole Ryan
Sell My Current Home To Use Towards Flipping
My husband and I have lived in our home for 10 years and would net over 100K when all is said and done if we sold our home. We are at an impass and wondering if we should sell and start flipping or get a HELOC. We wou...
Chris Karras
Won money on a game show. Now what? (aka new member in Seattle)
I did win money on a game show, but I was already saving up for a downpayment on an investment property. Now that I have enough to make the investment, I need to figure out the smartest way to go about it (and not los...
Jonny Phillips
Changes to Airbnb in San Diego
San Diego City Council votes to limit Airbnb rentals to primary residences only.I'm torn on this one. The economic and investment side of it from a professional stand point is frustrating. Investors can get great retu...
Nicholas Armstrong
To refinance owner occupied Mutli-family? Or not to? BRRRR
Hello everyone! I would like your thoughts on something that I have been thinking about recentlyI have purchased a duplex that I will be occupying. My plan is to update both units, rent and refinance to purchase anoth...
Justin R.
Where to buy and hold
Hello everyone. I am a newer invester looking for a few areas to purchase rentals.
What areas have good rent to purchase ratios, along with low taxes and insurance. I have researched many states but it appears they a...
Eric F.
Building a rental portfolio with Subject To/Lease Options?
Hi,
I have been thinking about different ways to get some rental properties for a few months. I was thinking a good way, before the market really rises, is get some Subject To or under a lease option, with the optio...
J. Martin
"It's Different this Time!" - Why we can't lose in RE! :)
This kind of attitude scares the SH*T out of me!!! “This time is different” are the words scrawled on the wall of every financial bubble - from the South Sea to the DotCom Bust (1.0) to RE Financial Crisis - before it...
Christy Philippoff
Would you take lower rent for a better tenant?
Hi everyone! We have a house we going to rent. We could get $1250/month. We have a couple that has rented from a family member of ours for the last 10 years. They’ve never paid late and kept the house immaculate. They...