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Hi all, I live in the Bay area and due to local prices being so high, I'm looking for my first investment property out of state. Budget would be up to $500k. Without having been to all the cities I'm considering, what...
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Hello, I am new to the Real Estate world been into it for about 3 months and going. Looking to house hack for my second home and rent out my Primary home by the room. Not sure if I should leverage equity on my curren...
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Hello everyone! I am in search of a CPA in the Seattle area to assist with my financials and future investing plans. What are some of the things you look for when working with a CPA? Any advice or help would be apprec...
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I have (4) MD properties and have been monitoring JAX and surrounding areas for a few years for investment properties first with a longer term goal as a retirement destination. At a glance, there seems to be a large ...
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Hi BP community,I haven't had an eviction yet and have run into a situation. A mom and daughter were on a lease and have shown late payments since I signed them. The mother moved out at the beginning of the month and ...
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I have been a residential RE investor for about 7 years now and am looking to move up to the apartment building lifestyle. I'm just learning about apartments, but I found this deal on CL and would really like to hear...
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Hi all,I'm starting to expand from my one rental, to buying an additional 4plex and renting out our vacation home, so I will have six units total. The vacation home will either have short term rentals or vacation ren...
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Hello! I’m seeking advice from people who are familiar with the Murrieta/Temecula area in Riverside county. I’m looking to purchase my first rental property here and want to make sure the numbers work. Im looking at S...
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As we roll into 2018, investors are spending more time thinking of ways to get ahead. Some have already taken time out to reflect on the past year, and to set New Year’s resolutions. Others may not have put their plan...
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THE INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN (IRR) TO AIM FOR
The IRR should reflect the degree of risk you’re willing to take. The riskier an investment, the higher the IRR. If you’re purchasing a building that has decreased in valu...