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Hi FolksA buddy of mine did pretty well investing in rental properties last year in Montgomery. I can definitely see why, employment driven predominantly by Government/Education, low property values, low taxes, and go...
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Hello,I currently reside in NY, in no way do I consider myself a REI. I've been to Tampa numerous times and really enjoy the life style. Can someone recommend some up and coming communities in Tampa to research? I am ...
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I have a few properties I am currently interested in and understand the comp adjusting process, but any insight from an experienced investor in the Rhode Island area regarding how you value your adjustments would be a...
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Hi! I own investment property that I rent out and take my write-offs, but I just use my CPA to do the paperwork/return. What are the tax benefits to holding empty properties that hold little value? It sold for $44...
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I'm down from Seattle area visiting family in SoCal over the holidays. If I have extra time, what area or areas would you check out for buy and hold 1-4 residential property and why?
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When analyzing a property for its ARV using comps, do you pay more attention to the number of beds/baths or to the square footage?
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I was going to buy my first rental here in Houston, TX, I was going to put 20% plus pay closing cost on a 94K ranch style property, I'm about to put 30K to acquire this, I think this is excessive, I'm doing something ...
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Who Likes the Low Income / High Cashflow Business Model?
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Hey BP Family!
Recently, my partner and I came across and AMAZING MF unit in an AMAZING neighborhood. We got the owner on the phone, and let them know that we were interested in purchasing, only to hear that they wer...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in St. Louis.
Purchase price: $144,000
Cash invested: $45,000
A 110-year old 4 family in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of S...