Cory Graham
Success with Buy & Hold rental property in the Fraser Valley?
Hello all, I am a new investor that has been doing a lot of research into REI over the last 3-4 months. Currently I own the condo I live in in Surrey, BC, and am hoping to acquire my first rental property this year. ...
Rigoberto Medina
Budget to dig myself out of debt now up and running
Let me start with a little background on why I am posting this as it strikes me as a bit of a random post to just throw out there. The weekend of the 9th through the 11th I had to drive from Corpus Christi, Tx. to Cla...
Jim K.
Nasty little surprise
Changing out a light in my duplex and...does anyone know when this became illegal? I know my place was built circa 1923-1927 and remodeled in 1945. I don't think this cheap aluminum and plastic fixture is seventy-plus...
Shawn Lowery
My "First-ish" Flip - Success!
In 2006 I graduated with my MBA from Villanova University, ready to take the world by storm, scoop up my next pay raise at my 9-5 finance job and gain clarity in life only an MBA degree could provide. 2 weeks later I...
Laura Williams
How much do new windows save on utility cost?
For those of you who have fully replaced old windows & installed new ones in your personal or rental properties I’m curious what percentage it reduced your utility bills.I have an apartment unit that has 15 large ...
Joe Kato
best heating boiler for MFR
I have a 3 story 3 fam with separate utilities and the 2nd floor boiler need replacement in the near future.. Its stamped 1981, and there are burn marks on the outside of it.. The tenants are seeing high gas bills...
Erik W.
BRRRR - How do you guys eat?
This question is for the folks who Buy cheap, Rehab fully, Rent, Refi, and Repeat (BRRRR strategy). I want to know how you make it work. Here's an example of what I'm talking about:Purchase price: $10,000Rehab (everyt...
Erin Swann
Baltimorian Here...
Hello Guys!My name Erin and I heard about this site from a friend. I've been toying with the idea of getting into the real estate business for years now. I can honestly say I've never been more ready...I'm very inte...
Michael Baradell
50% rule
Hey guys!! Rookie question here. Can someone give me a breakdown of the 50% rule using this example? I have already calculated it myself, I just want to be sure I am doing it correctly.
Purchase price- $75k
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Calvin Jordan
Never Will I Ever Do That Again
I have my first rental property and I am doing all the work myself this time. I am courious to know what are some of the jobs you did on your first property that you will never do again?