Bobby Sharma
WORST cities for permits, code enforcements, city inspectors
I have had one of the worst experiences with rehabbing a home in Glendale Heights, IL (Suburb of Chicago) with the city inspectors. Some of the most picky, arrogant, expensive, nastiest, non-cooperative inspectors tha...
Elford Stephens
Roaches and mice and TERMITES Oh my!!!
We recently put a 7 unit apartment building under contract. During the inspection we saw evidence of mice, roaches, and active termite infection in the basement under the floor. We are new to investing. We need...
Kevin Miller
Multifamily Inspection per unit cost
Multifamily inspection: what is average price per unit? We are under contract for 27 units spread out over 4 buildings and the biggest local company is quoting $227/unit which is hefty for basic scope of work. No pest...
Ethan Kohler
Older houses (1890-1940)
Looking for any insight into purchasing 100 year old houses as rentals. I imagine it would not be that much of an issue if everything has been updated/renovated, but is that not so simple in identifying the underlying...
Kole Kingslien
Asbestos Siding on a Potential Deal
Hi Everyone,I am writing this because I recently came across a potential deal, and am looking for advice. I found a home in Janesville Wisconsin (I live 20 minutes away) that has been converted into a four unit. Thoug...
Max Lichtenstein
Is Massachusetts impossible??
I am looking to invest in my first property but live in Massachusetts. I am thinking that it is becoming more impossible the more I talk to a loan officer. I am looking to house house hack and it seems the multifarity...
David Toupin
1st Apartment Purchase Questions - 24 unit
Hello BP community! I am looking at a 24 unit apartment building currently. All of the numbers work, and I am ready to move forward. I don't have the funds for the down payment and I am talking with a few investors...
R Sean
If you had $1M...how would you...
If you had $1M in equity, what would be your strategy to invest in multi-family assets?
- Fixer-uppers?
- Cash flowing?
- Leverage an asset as high as it will go?
And why?
Andy Oshodi
House Hacking in state or Section 8 out of state?
I am brand new to real estate investing but I want to invest in my first property this year. I am based in Houston TX. I am looking to buy a quadruplex and house hack for the first year, here in Houston using MTR str...
BA R.
Flame retardent lumber and ply wood in WIchita County Texas area
Have found a property I am seriously looking at. Needs new roof from deck up. Have not been able to source a supplier for fire retardant ply wood and lumber. Any One know of something close and preferably the cheap...