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Hey!
Last month, my wife and I purchased a fantastic duplex in Madison, WI, for $400,000 using an FHA loan. Our plan was to do the traditional house-hack, but things haven’t gone as planned.
During some self-testing...
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I live just outside of Denver, and I’m looking to buy another rental. Here’s my question. Should I buy in Denver, and focus on larger rents after I pay it off, or should I buy out of state for all cash and get immedia...
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Hello All!
I'm Ben, new to real estate investing, currently living in Chicago, IL but originally from Milwaukee, WI.
My real estate interests stem from my overall ambition of achieving Financial Freedom. I am curre...
The 1% rule is old news, The average sales price in my area is $450,000 and rents top out at $2500 for higher end stuff. Does this mean my only choice is to invest in an area I don't live? Sounds scary finding another...
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How do you handle potential renters that want to rent from you sight unseen or has anyone rented this way? I have had several inquiries from people living in Puerto Rico that are in the process of moving to FL. They...
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Hi there! I'm a newbie still in the "learn all you can" phase. I'm working a 9-5 day job and I don't love it (big surprise...I know). So I'm looking at real estate investing as a way to break free of that. However, I ...
Hello to you all,My name is Josh and the book I'm reading recommended this site so I'm giving it a try. I'm 25 years old living in Miami fl. I was seeking some advice because my life is about to change after this law ...
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Hi Folks! I have a two unit duplex opportunity, and have painstakingly put together the numbers and contractor bids for everything that needs to be rehabbed. I have all of the subs that I would need do the project. ...
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Hi Everyone! I would like to invest in a duplex or fourplex. I currently live is San Francisco in a rent control apt with my brother so I'm paying little in rent and have savings. I would like to invest out of state. ...
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My wife and I are having a hard time figuring out how to weigh the use of capital for future costs vs our monthly payment. Liquid cash on hand is not a problem for us now, but we need our monthly payment to be managea...