Frank Jiang
Opinions on Indianapolis Neighborhood: N High School Rd / W 34th St (Near Speedway)
My wife and I are looking at purchasing a SFR in this area as a rental.We were initially attracted to this neighborhood because of the lower crime rate than the rest of Indianapolis but I've been reading that the area...
Andrew Nesbitt
Is there a way around the 20%-25% down for a rental property?
I read online that you can use a seller 2nd for the down payment, but some lender told me you can't do that with a conventional loan. Is that true or does he just not know what he's doing? I have excellent credit a...
Jinwon H.
Any recommended read for buy and hold in low-income neighborhood?
I'm looking into buying the first investment property, and it seems like the only thing I can afford at the moment is properties from a low-income neighborhood without putting me into significant financial risk. I dro...
Robert Vigil
How do you determine class A-B-C-D location?
I’ve heard BP podcasts talk about investing in B class locations etc. What are those designations and how do I know what my area would be classified as?
Joe Black
Eureka and Arcata, CA Market Area
Calling all Northern California rental property investors, agents, and property managers.I'd like to hear your thoughts on the Eureka and Arcata rental markets. There's not too much information online so I'd like to h...
Susie C.
Bellevue vs. Kirkland - What are your thoughts between the two?
I'm looking at these areas right now and looking to learn more. What are your thoughts between the two areas in terms: How is it today What is it's growth potential Which area would be more affluent in long term Any ...
Treivor Cashion
Investing Criteria. What do you look for and why?
Hello Fellow BPers,I just recently graduated college and started to gather a passion for REI. Right now, I'm educating myself on the subject through books, podcasts, this forum and other avenues of learning. I've gott...
Jose Vazquez
Ready to Start Investing in DC
Hi everyone! I've been perusing the BP site and listening to tons of podcasts for a few months now and it's finally time to get going. I live with my wife and six-year-old son in Washington, DC. I'm a systems engineer...
G. Emerson Zollos
Smoky townhome in Virginia Beach
Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment in Virginia Beach.
Purchase price: $196,000
Cash invested: $50,000
This house was pretty rough when we bought it. 20 years of smoking in it left a...
Martez Barbee
Questions to ask a motivated seller
What are the key questions I should ask when contacting an owner looking to sell his/her property in order for me to qualify for my motivated buyers in a wholesale deal?