Branden Heath
Arbitrage vs STR buy and own
I have successfully paid my way out of debt and want to start real estate investing. I have a high desire to be in the short term market. I live in the Pacific northwest (central Washington state). I want to start wit...
Mary Ainsworth
How to pick a strategy: house hack or long distance?
Hi!I'm looking for other people's thoughts on what they think would be a better ROI for me. Background:- 22 years old- living in San Diego (CA)- have $53,000 in savings Option 1: House hack, buy a 3-bedroom condo, ren...
Andrew Bissada
Rush to buy house or find month-to-month apt as backup?
If you have a few months left on an apartment lease, and you are looking to buy a home, what should you do:
Rush to buy home before lease ends (pretty sure this is not the right answer, and even if you try to do th...
Josh Cunningham
Typical Pet fees/ deposits
I typically do owner financing ( LC, Lease Options), fix and flips or wholesale deals but few rentals. Have a house I remodeled (new carpet, paint and everything else). Have a prospective renter with 3 large dogs (app...
Taylor Robertson
Put more $ down or towards buying down the rate?
This will be my first home purchase. It is a duplex that I intend to own long term as primary residence and rental. My parents want to gift my $5,000 towards the house and want to know how it will be most beneficial t...
Wade Cecil
What would you do? HELOC, sell, or other??
Hey everyone!
I want to purchase one or two STR’s as soon as possible (Possibly in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg areas). I’ve researched the area and have a good understanding of the overall market.
I have 4...
Joe Garvin
Shower doors or shower curtain
Hello BP Community,We recently bought our 3rd vacation rental and have been doing minor renovations. In the bathroom there is a new deep tub but no shower doors or a curtain. We got a quote for installing frame-le...
Michael Hicks
My first mobile home deal...would you do it?
I've been in SFH's for 15 years and am wanting to add mobile homes to my portfolio. I found a deal and the owner is motivated. She is asking $9000 for a 98 model 3/2 in a nicer family park. She informed me that she...
Joe Luebker
My first investment, but no tenants
Hi everyone. I am in the process of just purchasing my first investment property. I am a college student (20 years old) and have just acquired a 2bed/1bath fully remodeled home on a college campus. My only issue is th...
Robert Hastings
efficient heating options? philadelphia row home. i pay electric!
i purchased a home that is a rooming house. three rooms. renting for 100 per week per room. in a perfect world, with no vacancy the home will collect 1200 gross rent. i paid 17k for the house tenant occupied. low...