Kimberly Jones
STR's in New Orleans
I have pondered this post more than a few times just because it is a little bit scary to "come out of the closet" as an airb&b host in this city. Folks are so "passionate" about str's right now I am afraid they ar...
D'Aydra Allen
Starting Small in Baltimore
I've been browsing different posts on BP and elsewhere about investing in Baltimore but I'd love specific feedback on the ideas and thoughts I have.My husband and I own a HVAC company, he has the actual HVAC experienc...
Nathan Currier-Groh
Mixed Use - Need Help - Can I rent apartments as NON-Residential?
It is time to ask for some help making a new strategy for my mixed-use property.Background:I have a mixed use multi-family building in a commercial district zoned as Urban Mix. I've owned it for 7 years and it has not...
Maggie Shortridge
Renters Want to Pay 1 Year Rent Up Front
Hi. I have a home in a highly desirable residential neighborhood that I rent out. (I used to live there, but got married and moved into my husband's house.) My former tenants recently moved out and I relisted it t...
Mindy Jensen
How important is I-5?
A friend is considering buying a house in West Seattle, on the other side of I-5. With the road work for I-5 potentially taking years, does this affect West Seattle housing prices?
Mike Pastor
Favorite Rental Areas
If you had to choose just 3 neighborhoods around the Greater Pittsburgh area to buy and hold multi units, which neighborhoods would you choose? (obviously neighborhoods where multi's are prevalent)
Juan Carlos Castillo
Negotiating my first deal! Help!
So I've started my search for my first property and with the help of my family's realtor came across a duplex in an up and coming neighborhood (high rises are being built like crazy, it is within 5 minutes of Fort Lau...
Kayvon Ghaffari
Investing in Condos in SF Bay Area
Hi all,I have a question regarding investing in condos in the Bay Area. I have been living in Cupertino with my parents since I graduated 2 years ago and I've been working full time since. I recently switched to a new...
Evan Myers
Did I offer too much?
3 bed 2 bath 2 car detaced garage 1674sf
Listed as REO on 8/11/11 @ $64k
Reduced after 120 days @ $59k
Reduced after 365 days @ $45k
Comps in area selling between $42 - 88k
Offer...
Unai La Salle
Your Thoughts on Heart of Chicago and Little Village
Hi all,I'm looking to invest in multi-units in the West Side for I see a lot of potential there. Pilsen is my top choice but prices have risen and I am not seeing the kind of return that I like there. I do see a fe...