Brad Ball
Accessing More Equity - HELOC Refinance or Cash Out Refinance?
Hi There. This is my first BP Forums Post.We own a duplex and have lived in one side for 10 years. Only a few months the entire time without a tenant paying a full rent. We bought in 2010 in northern Illinois where th...
Alex N.
Rookie Investor from Orlando, FL (living on a beautiful Caribbean island)
Hello (hola) BP community! My name is Alexandra (aka Alex) and I'm from Orlando, Florida. Right now I live overseas working in the non-profit world so let's say this investment adventure is a bit complicated but not i...
Bill Manassero
Non-Metered Utilities for Potential Apartment Purchase
I'm currently looking at a 40-unit apartment in Indiana but one of the bigger pitfalls is that landlord pays all utilities. The broker gave me a utility estimate of $5,000 per month (E-$2,000/mo, W=$2,000/mo, G=$1,80...
Scott R.
submit offer with pictures??
Some other investors i was working with before were doing offers on PRE-Foreclosures by getting the packets from the banks, and giving them way more than they asked for. Pics and all of any damage etc.
Im looking at ...
Dominque Blackmon
Not a licensed realtor in Chicago Illinois
Hello All,I'm new to wholesaling and looking to get my feet wet after months of education. I have a bit of a problem. I have two leads (close contacts) that are interest in unloading about 5 properties in the Chicago...
Jennifer Cornforth
How long do I need to wait between loan applications?
Hi there,I'm new to this forum. My husband and I just bought and started renting out our second property (besides our home) and I'd like to buy one more property this year. But the thing is that although we own all ou...
Jacob Beard
Is there no positive feed back for Vacation Rental?
I have combed through a lot of articles concerning vacation rentals and the majority feedback I see Is it isn't profitable, PM eats up most of your income, Your lucky to break even. If I understand correctly it seems...
Lucas Hammer
Buy and Hold Strategies and Cash on Cash ROI
Hey everyone. So I'm a brand new investor already under contract for my first condo in Chicago. It seems to be that the standard format for most Buy & Hold investors is to buy a place that needs work, fix it up, t...
Bryan Teitzman
What questions should I ask potential property managers?
Hi all!I’m new to investing and hoping to get in on my first deal by the end of next year. Looking into by and holds for rent. Preferably multi family units. The market I’m in is a little pricey. I’m looking to buy ou...
Travis Smith
Building Permit Costs Accurate Reflection of Job Cost?
As part of its Open Data Portal, the City of Austin has made available a searchable database of building permits in the city. Does anyone know if the "Total Job Valuation" on the permit is an accurate gauge of job cos...