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I'm closing on my 3rd property, a 1600 sq ft SFH built in 1975. The numbers originally looked great for the growing Charleston SC market, but my repair costs are quickly adding up. Since it is not earning much as a f...
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Hello BP. I recently moved to the Chicagoland area and have been looking at getting into the rental market for some time now. Since I'm confident that I will be here somewhat more long term than where I previously l...
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Hello! Rookie real estate investor looking for some advice:
I purchased a duplex in Grand Rapids, MI last October (2023). I bought the property at $365k, and its new *estimated* value after renovations is 390k-400k...
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Hey Everybody I just got a seller to finance me 4 condo units worth 70k ARV each at 15k each. They need 10k in repairs each. Does anybody have any ideas on how i come up with the money for repairs or know anyone wh...
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MF seems to be the hot topic. Let's switch it up today! If you are in Chicago or suburbs, and investing in SFU (not MF), why?Is it financial, or something else..
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I have two properties that I'm considering for short-term rental investment in Kissimmee or Davenport area. Both of these properties are five bedroom and five bath with splash pool. first property is in solterra reso...
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Strongly considering buy and hold in either Alabama or Ohio. B or C class neighborhood, Anyone have success in these markets and what neighborhood/city did you select? all info is appreciated.
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Why would people buy condos/SFH in Texas if they wanted to live there for work?Let's say someone wants to live in Houston, TX near the medical centers for work. Would it be a logical argument that renting is almost al...
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In the area I live and invest there are many houses with asbestos slate siding. I know this siding, if maintained correctly can last forever but it looks horrible and has the stigma attached of old and dangerous. I ha...
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my tenant told me gas hot water heater is leaking big time - plumber replaced it with a new gas hot water hearter . over the phone quote was$ 450..
bill came today for $695,with labor. i thought initial quote...