Dan Baker
How do i evaluate an apartment Building? (japan)
so im looking to learn more about the specifics of purchasing japanese real estate, more specifically single occupant units. Im trying to figure out what kind of operating costs and tax's i should consider before pur...
Steve Dove
Associations and Foreclosure
I currently operate lake front vacation rentals, and am facing a potential "special assessment" from the property owners association. They're attempting to assess me and several other property owners that rent their l...
Dustin Wunderly
Is it worth it to become a licensed real estate agent?
Hi,I've become very interested in purchasing multi-family properties for rental and have the cash on hand to do so. But, outside of purchasing several homes for my family, I don't have any true real estate experience....
Nelson Barss
You probably DON'T need to wait 6-12 months to refinance...
I want dispel a myth that I hear repeated quite often on BP and elsewhere... this seems especially important for folks looking to use the BRRRR strategy...Here's the myth: "Investors must always wait 6 to 12 months t...
Landon Elscott
Landlord Says Won't Honor New Lease - Iowa
So, I'm asking a question on the flip side on behalf of my parents who are tenants.I just want to get some 3rd party feedback.My parents have been renting a duplex unit for roughly 3 years I believe without incident, ...
Naveen Desai
Auction purchase - QCD- uncharted water!-- CheckList to ensure all is good?
Hi, Firstly, I would like to tell, Yes, I have bought many properties on auctions ( 26), all unseen, auction winner, bought and flipped. All my previous buys are either grant deed or SWD which came with title insur...
Stu Owens
Partnership Structure - Living in CA and Investing Out of State
Hello!Hoping to get some input on the best partnership structure for my situation. I'm investing with a friend that lives in Utah, and I living in California. We plan to acquire 2 townhouses in Utah by the end of 2018...
William Tong
Los Angeles, CA - Young, Dumb, & Hungry.
Hello BP members! I hope everyone is having a great week! Life is too short to be unhappy; live it to the fullest.
Before entering real estate, I basically did whatever I wanted and tried to make my dreams come true...
Graham Mink
What is your trigger point?
I am wondering what your "trigger point" is? By this I mean when you are analyzing a deal what makes you decide to pull the trigger and move forward?
For buy & hold investors if you use CoCR what % gets y...
Robert P.
Good Deal?
Two Family Property, 2BR/1BA each unitPurchase Price: $175,000Gross Rent: $1,800/month (might be able to get more, but let's play it safe)Monthly Expenses:Mortgage (includes taxes, insurance): $1,213PM(10%): $180 (pai...