James H.
rehab costs creeping up
Hey Guys,
I recently bought a new rental property and am in the process of rehabbing it to rent it. Generally, I buy the lowest cost of whatever-it-is that I am replacing so long as it is durable. However, As I go th...
Rebecca Helm
Should I buy my rental (duplex)?
Hello all--new to the real estate thing. My landlord is selling my duplex, which I currently rent one unit in. It's walking distance to a major university, walking distance to downtown, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's etc. ...
Phillip S.
Upstairs tenant overflowed tub, insurance won't pay
This has happened twice now in a span of less than 6 months. The property is a duplex with a tenant living in the upstairs unit and the downstairs unit is presently vacant. The upstairs tenant overflowed the tub (ag...
Matthew Konkel
Investing in College Towns
Hey everyone, I was looking into buying a duplex or single family home in a small college town of about 20,000 people and the school size is about 30,000. During the summer 90% of the university students leave, not su...
Johnny McKeon
Seller financing on 6 unit apartment in PHX East Valley
Hey 👋 guys, I'm currently under contract on a 6-unit apartment building in the East Valley of the Phoenix MSA and the seller's are willing to carry the debt with 18% down at 6% interest only for 12 months. This is a ...
Tina Lee
Finding good agents that work for you.
Investing in real estate is a very popular thing! It is great for residual income and quick cash flow. I am part of a women's realtor group with top 10% agents. Each week we discuss current issues that arise. Last w...
Jason Clemens
Looking to Expand into STR from LTR
New to the forums thanks for the input everyone...I've had a long term rental in Minneapolis the last 11 years that we do good on (make roughly $600/month) but always seem to struggle with renters. We have well over ...
Elan Adivi
New to real estate and SoCal market, best entrance strategy?
Good morning BP community,I recently got my real estate license per my dad's advice (who has been an agent for the past 25+ years) and I really want to get my foot in the investing door. He has suggested to me to go i...
Chelsea Price
Does Size Really Matter?
Scenario: You and your significant other are traveling to a vacation destination by car and will be staying in a STR. One rental is a larger home, let’s say 2:1. It allows you to spread out and really make you feel at...
David Brummond
Hubzu
I read an older discussion on the website Hubzu and having recently been involved in a sale with them, I felt an update was needed. Hubzu is an auction website for bank foreclosed properties. During the transaction I ...