Christopher Sarter-Soto
Should I sell or rent my home to start investing?
Hello, everyone! My name is Chris and I'm new to BP. I've been a big fan of BP for quite some time, reading and learning day by day. Recently, I've decided it's time to post my own questions and get great advice from ...
Alisa SantaAna
Tenant rights but non-communicative with landlord
It’s winter in MN and my renter contacted me about a non-working stove with smell of gas. I’d tried calling and messaging/ email through cozy next day and several days later to get more details on the problem and stov...
Kevin D.
Some questions re: real estate
Hello, I am new to BP and actually real estate in general. I posted my introduction awhile ago and I have come up with several questions regarding real estate and my current situation. I would like to become a licens...
Heather Rodden
Tenant had lapse in liability insurance
I have a tenant that did not pay for her insurance and cannot until late next week. She is on a month to month lease. I live in Illinois. Just checking what your process would be. I believe I give her a 10 day notice,...
Geoff Husa
Most strategic use of funds currently in the stock market
We are currently preparing to get started with REI in the Phoenix area. Sometime mid next year.
We have some capital in our savings account. We also have some money spread around in various mutual funds; some in plai...
P M
What rates are you getting for 60% - 75% LTV Investment Properties?
I am looking at some inexpensive condos in a lower-income area offered for $54,500. With lending being what it is these days, I am thinking of going in with a $20k down payment for a $34,500 mortgage. My spreadsheet...
Miles Stanley
Valuing a 4-plex im considering purchasing
Hello all,I’ve been heavily focused on SFR buy and hold analysis and I'm thinking about looking at a 4-plex in my area. When looking at the ARV, etc...how exactly is the ARV determined on a 4-plex. Before you say co...
Svend W.
Handling water being unavailable
Pipes froze and now have burst pipe and had to shut off water to the house. I’m guessing it could last a week or more. Any thoughts on how to handle this? The tenant has already been without water for 2 days.Do i need...
Lee Schram
1031 liquidation
Hi BP,Need help with a 1031 question.On a 1031 election, can you liquidate the proceeds prior to the ending of the 180 day period requirement without penalty?If so, are there specific situations that allow you to? ...
Dan Heath
Quality vs. quantity
I'm curious of thoughts out there regarding buying a few good quality properties and focus on debt paydown and highest and best (HABU) vs. accumulating mass quantity of rentals. It seems to me like a logistical nightm...