Kevin G.
Buying First Propert in Bay Area , CA
Hello all. Well at title suggests Me and my Fiance are looking to buy our first property here in the Bay Area . Are plan is still live in for 2-3 years with hopes of renting it out and buying something else. After the...
Dan Sokol
Micro Home Financing
I build micro homes from shipping containers. I'm continually asked if I provide financing and the answer is no. My homes are 320 or 640 sq/ft, are beautifully designed and finished, energy efficient and virtually mai...
Shrikant Kakani
Does it make sense to purchase older properties?
I am looking to invest in properties built in the 1920-1930s and wanted to know if it makes sense to do so? Just from the cash flow perspective, it is making sense, but I wanted to know how your experience has been? ...
Marcus Brown
How much mortgage should be used on a small multi family?
Several years ago I was listening to a BP podcast, don't remember the number, and the hosts were saying that a common mistake a lot of new home owners make is that they get approved for a mortgage and instead of buyin...
Autumn Nieters
First time mailers to sellers
After a couple of weeks driving for dollars I have a huge list of homeowners addresses to vacant and distressed properties that I would like to send mailers to. We are using 6x9 clasp envelopes and yellow lined paper....
Edward Chan
Advice For New Rental Property Investor
Happy Friday to everyone here at BP,
I am new to the real estate investing industry. I plan on investing on rental homes (MFH and SFH). Thankfully through other investments, I have a good amount saved up to utilize (...
Sean Beksinski
Can you 1031 a wholesale deal?
I’m new to investing and have been studying and educating myself in whole sale. I am unsure how to get a contract of assignment and I’m unsure if it’s possible to 1031 a deal that I wholesaled into a rental.
Devin Ryan
First Time Home Buyers - Home Possible/Home Ready vs FHA
While this post will be common knowledge for some, it certainly isn't for everyone. I often see everyone recommending FTHBs to immediately look FHA for the "3.5% down payment option" limiting their out of pocket cost....
Blair Boan
Cap Rate related question
Quick question about an investment property I'm purchasing.
Purchase price of 100k (cash)
Rental rate of 800-950 (let's use 875 as a mark)
$365 out of my pocket every month for HOA Taxes and Insurance and management
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Zoey Inda
Should we buy out co-owners of rental property?
Hi all,
We own a part of a single-family home rental property and are considering buying out the other owners. Would love to hear peoples’ thoughts.
The property is a 1000 sq ft SFH on 9000 sq ft lot with 2 bedroom...