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Hi, I'm looking to start investing, I have $230,000 in equity in my home and $20,000 for down payment. What are some options in using equity? For example, If I was purchasing a $150,000 investment, do I use the enti...
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Hello BP!
My name is AC Cara from Stockton, California and looking to achieve financial freedom via buy-and-hold rentals to allow me to spend more quality time with my family, travel, pursue music production and lear...
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hi all - I have what could be an attractive opportunity to purchase a small commercial property (two story, two unit) where both units are currently tenanted (one tenant is month-to-month while the other has two years...
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Hi fellow investors! I found a great property in a great community, lakefront, at a great price (PA area). Only one drawback - you can hear the noise from the road nearby when outside (but not inside). How big of a de...
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Hi All, Looking forward to investing around Austin,Tx and Buda has drawn my attention and seems to be an upcoming place that has a lot of potential for appreciation. Any insights on the area would greatly be...
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Newbie here. I just purchased my first duplex…we closed two weeks ago. Positive cash is good. We’re set on cruise control. Good renters, property management is solid, I’m out of state. Now I want to do it again…the pr...
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I'm a Chemex coffee snob but I imagine a lot of MTRs and STRs prefer something easier. Although I've stayed in smaller Airbnbs that had pour over coffee setups. What's everyone's experience here on coffee?
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Hi, I'm thinking about investing in and around Detroit for Section 8 rentals. What are some areas that are good and areas to avoid? Any advice is appreciated thanks!
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It looks like a number of really attractive REO properties are on the market in an area I am interested in moving my family. I would love to purchase one to live in as a primary residence. Savings look to be about 50-...
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Hi all,My wife and I are looking to break into the buy and hold investment market. Although we live in Chicago, our target market is Milwaukee / Southeastern WI. We've been looking into SFH / multi-units, and have bee...