Albert Velasquez
How can I judge market areas using more objectivity
One of the problems I've noticed while analyzing a specific location in my local market is that I analyze it based on whether or not I would personally live there. I don't think this is the proper way to analyze an ar...
Jimmy Lieu
Should a OOS investor get started with multi-family in Chicago?
Hi all,I am a new investor from Portland, Oregon, and I am looking to purchase a multi-family home out-of-state and live in one of the units. I started looking into Chicago IL because multi-families are quite popular ...
Laura Hafer
Better Place to Purchase?
Sorry this will be a little long...I say never buy the biggest/most expensive house on the block.That said - I am looking at a home for myself (to live in - not a flip) that is a complete renovation (about $100k in re...
Maanav Jariwala
Analyzing rental occupancy rate/demand
Hello, I am currently learning BRRRR. I am just studying properties as a way to understand numbers/math. I am curious on how to determine if a property will have demand in rent/is a good location for the demand of pot...
Huy Thai
HURRICANE HARVEY BRRRR SCENARIO
Hello BP investors,First off, let me say that this website has been an amazing resource for someone like myself that is new to REI. I am working my 4th buy-and-hold and it happens to be my first BRRRR. I live in the H...
Naftali Tolibas
Location vs. Cash Flow?
I've found a 4-plex that has a cash flow of about $400 (which is the highest I've found). This is assuming 80% of market rents in the area, however, it is in a C neighborhood (w/ respect to the A-D grading scale), and...
RG Mulcihy
Learning A New Market
Hi all! I'm a new investor in the Columbus, Ohio area. I moved here last August after 23 years in Austin, Texas. My question is what are all the factors one needs to look for when evaluating a new market to learn desi...
Shaye Mann
Property Managers in DAYTON, OHIO
I am an out of state investor looking to purchase rentals in the Dayton, Ohio market. I was wondering if others investing in that market can share good and bad experiences with property managers there. I'm looking for...
Douglas Gratz
Philadelphia Rental Rates???
Hello, so I am looking to invest in Philadelphia but am having trouble figuring out what I could get for rent.
Per the Section 8 map, they say they pay $900 for a 1 bedroom and $1090 for 2 beds and so on in most zip ...
Benjamin Hauser
Visiting Seattle April 4 - 12, 2015
Hello!I'm currently living in Seoul, South Korea, and I will be visiting family in Seattle (Queen Anne) next month. In the near future, I plan on returning to the States and may move to the Seattle area.If anyone is i...