Melissa N.
Closing on our first 12-unit
It has been a long year of searching, making mistakes, learning, and more learning. But we are closing on our first 12-unit building on December 12th. Rents are between $80-100 below market so we should be able to for...
Jeffrey Douglas
Best Method To Determining Roofing Costs
Currently calculating ARV for a property. Was wondering what the best way to calculate the costs of a typical shingle roof on a 1700 square foot property? Without going on the roof to measure it. Just trying to be ...
Jerry LoCoco
1930's Single Family Renovation/Due Diligence
I'm looking at a single family home built in the 1930s that will require a significant rehab (HVAC, Plumbing, Electric, framing, drywall, new kitchen, new bathrooms etc). The listing is off the MLS and closing wil...
Joel G.
Ideas/Resources on Phoenix Multifamily
Hey All,It's been a long time since I last posted - I've been travelling for work and am back to the grind on trying to find my first property here in Phoenix. As a quick update, I've narrowed my search to finding a d...
Jamie Derasmo
Is a condo a good rental investment (first investment)?
Hi everyone! I think I'm ready to make my first offer on my first rental property in North Providence, RI. It's a 2 bed, 1 bath unit in a relatively small condominium. After running the numbers using the awesome BP ca...
Chris Lawlor
What about College Town Investing - Gainesville FL
Hi Folks,
I am interested to hear from anyone that is investing in college towns in general, but preferably, specifically Gainesville Florida. How easy in general is it to rent properties? Do you rent on a 9 month o...
Cole Bigbee
Industrial/Warehouse- Metal Building Terminology
A few days a week, I catch myself looking through the commercial forum for articles or posts of people making investments or asking questions on industrial/warehouse style buildings. With the lack of information on th...
Ian Hutton
First property Rent increase
Hey everyone! My dad and I are going in on our first deal, but need to play with some numbers to make it work. (In Lansing Michigan btw) This Triplex’s utilities are currently paid for by the owner (approx. $500/month...
Yoann Mamy Randriamihaja
Rehab cost estimate in upper state NY (Albany)
Hi All,We are looking for our first property to invest in and want it to be a multiple family that needs some rehab, financed using an FHA 203k loan.We are struggling finding a general contractor that can give us a re...
Gayle Horak
Neophyte seeks guidance
I am a retired CPA who has become interested in tax lien certificate sales/auctions and tax deed sales/auctions. As I am a beginner, I am looking to glean as much information from this site as I can before I stick my ...