Victor P.
Question about Lifestyles Unlimited
Hello All, I have been listening to a show on AM radio called Lifestyles Unlimited, which also offers training in real estate investing. Has anyone heard of this company or used them? I am interested in your experienc...
Daniel R.
Which is it: upstairs vs. ground floor means a discount?
I always thought upstairs was at a premium because you don't have to put up with noises above you, but now most apartments I want to rent are telling me ground floor is ata premium because you don't have to "move u...
David Vaughn
FInancing question for multifamily purchase
I have looked at several deals on Loopnet many of which are assumable loans as a possibility. Many of these look attractive for the first 5 years of the note but then will have a very possible negative outcome dependi...
Mike Celli
Real Estate Investing
Looking to get an idea of the total amount of cash I should conservatively have in hand for my first investment. Without house hacking, I’m thinking I’d need 25% down, closing costs, and 6 months of carrying costs (PI...
Timothy Church
Which loans to keep versus pay off?
Over the last few years of buying leveraged properties, I have amassed a decent amount of mortgage debt. I've decided to take a break from acquiring property (At least I say that. Who knows what will happen!) and to b...
Tom Maurer
What's your definition of excessive noise RE:kids running around in an upstairs apt?
An upper apartment in the building I own has hardwood floors with a
great tenant. The tenant in the one below it (another great tenant
other than this constant complaint) complains that, when the tenant
in the u...
Adam Craig
Why kind of floors do you put into small office buildings?
We are buying distressed office buildings which usually need a full rehab.The building I did in 2019 we went with commercial carpet, but its already looking a little rough.The building we are doing right now is gettin...
Christopher Aguilera
I'm looking to refinance my VA loan with a conventional loan
Hi BP Forum,
I'm a novice when it comes to REI and wondering if you guys can help me with my situation. I'm looking to refinance my VA loan with a conventional loan.
Currently, my home has about 170K in equity and...
Dustin Dummer
Analyzing property location
I've been analyzing a 4-plex investment opportunity. The property is in a small nearby town. This entire surrounding area is a vacation driven economy with small populations, and not a lot of professional jobs. The 4-...
PRIYA K.
Benefits and drawbacks of rental options between apt, coop, condo, two-family house
Hi,
I am considering the idea of owning a property and renting out. First off, will this be a good safety net or will it bring chaos and pain?
Currently, I live in a 2 bedroom rent-stabilized apartment that has impe...