The fix-and-flip, or rehab, market is one of the most popular places for the freshman real estate investor to start—it comes with the lowest barrier to entry. Shows like HGTV’s Flip or Flop and Fixer Upper make it all...
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I’ve been tinkering with the correct approach to renting bedrooms in Austin. First I tried to rent unfurnished rooms on a year lease but didn’t get much interest. I then furnished the rooms and offered shorter term le...
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Hi, I am planning to buy my first house to Brrrr. i work from 7-4. I will hire a contractor to rehab the property but my concern is how would I be able to make sure that the contractor is doing his job while I’m at wo...
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🤔 I was wondering if an investor can minimize capital gains by doing a cash out refinance before selling the property. Let’s say I have $100k equity in a rental. The property is worth $200k. I do a cash out refi and g...
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I thought I would add my experience with Hubzu. I am currently under contract for a property listed thru Hubzu. This property is literally half a block from where I live, so I walk by it everyday. there was a sign ...
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I currently use no software. We have 12 units (six duplexes), and have been flying by the seat of our pants for two years. I know...not very smart. Things need to change. My question is this. With literally dozens of ...
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Hi Everyone!I invest in college rentals and am looking to grow my portfolio. My partners and I currently own 2 2-Families and 3 Single families in our market with goals to reach 35 properties in 5 years. I would like ...
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ok so i have a deal i need opinions on. just want to make sure i dont goof up on my first flip.ARV= 175000cost=75000rehap estimation=40000good deal or not?so this property needs: some light foundation work. quote on f...
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I want to buy a property close to nycThe property value is less than 200k.any suggestion ?
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So I purchased a 10-unit building in a small suburb near Dayton, OH. Purchased the property for $600k.
$150k down, $450k mortgage.
4 out of 10 units were empty. The remaining 6 units had below market rents.
I purc...