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Irene Low Not finding good deals on duplexes- should I buy anyway?
20 January 2024 | 69 replies

I'm shopping the market for my first duplex to house-hack, it's my first time buying a property, period. I plan to use a FHA loan and put down somewhere from 6-8%. I'm finding it very difficult to find deals that will...

Will Spruill My turkey disaster
11 February 2016 | 157 replies

I bought two turnkey rental duplex units in Indianapolis last year that came with a one year rent guarantee. The rent protection was thru AON and was paid for by the advertiser that markets turn key homes.

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David Bowles New purchase, current tenant is not current on rent
24 April 2020 | 67 replies

Hi Guys! I recently had a seller (another investor) agree to a 45k purchase price (cash) on a house with ARV of 60k. The house had a full gut rehab 4 years ago when this investor bought it. The current tenant is “all ...

Lashinda Winters First Deal Need Help
2 January 2014 | 47 replies

Hello All,
I have had my first wholesale deal under contract for a couple of weeks. I know my mistake was not getting it under contract lower but with the pay off amount for the homeowner and the lack of repairs neede...

Donny Frusciante Down payment of 160k or 0 down and invest the 160k?
20 July 2023 | 29 replies

Hello,We recently sold our house and made a net of around 160k...we now have a contract on a new house and I am trying to figure out how I should finance this new house. Is it recommended to put 160k down on the new h...

Jeff Trevarthen Emerging Markets for SFR purchases?
13 December 2014 | 56 replies

Hello BP,I'm looking for emerging markets for single family homes which can be purchased for $100,000 or less.   The properties should cash flow (even just a little) when purchased with 20% down.  The locations should...

James Somers 401k or Real Estate?
12 October 2021 | 108 replies

I know this may be a weird question to ask on a real estate forum (Im thinking the vast majority of responses will be pro real estate), but I wanted to get some different perspectives from the BP community.  I current...

Bruce C. Quest for early retirement
18 March 2022 | 90 replies

Well, after seeing all of Sammy B’s post, i thought I’d start my own to keep track of how I’m doing. My goal is to retire by 50. I’ll be turning 36 soon. If I can average at least $300 a month per door, then I figure ...

Porter Rappleye Why is REI better than investing in the stock market?
3 December 2014 | 165 replies

Hello Everyone!

I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...