Jacob Prelle
How to invest in apts without a high income?
I make 150K a year right now but I work 2,000 miles away from home and from my wife. I'm miserable. So in 6 months, I'm taking a job back home making 100K a year.Can I realistically buy an apt building (as many doors ...
Jason Schmidt
can someone please explain this 50% rule to me?
I have heard from people on these boards that I can expect the operating expenses of the house I purchase to rent out would be about 50% of what I can get for it monthly. I could be misunderstanding it, but how is th...
Brandon Heath
Another bad deal.... but help me learn how it could be a good one
Alright, I really thought I found a good deal but after running some numbers turns out it's not even close! Like way off (i'm still very new so if you laugh just try not to choke). Here we go...So I found this deal on...
Jennifer Walsh
(-) cash flow properties have me wondering - what am I missing?
New to real estate and looking for my first rental. Have been using the rental calculator on every potential property I find in Waukesha, Wisconsin and surrounding towns. Every single property is a bust! Negative cash...
Jesse Chunn
Why Not Apartment Complexes???
I am new, have not bought my first property yet, but I have been a "businessman" for 20 years. I have a higher than average tolerance for risk, so long as it is "calculated" risk. For the sake of this question, assume...
Raven Parmer
Does one-of-a-kind design have a place in flipping?
I have a background in architecture and a real interest in design. My dream is to flip houses, but I want them to be unique and thoughtfully designed. I love the idea of making something better. I watch all the flippi...
Scott E.
Why aren't there any commercial real estate wholesalers?
I've been trying to get heavier into commercial real estate for ~2 years now. To date I have done 2 commercial deals (1 office and 1 medical) but both came from commercial brokers, and in both cases I was competing wi...
Paul Sweetman
How can you make money in this environment?
I've been an investor for 30 years. I own and manage 60+ units. Best life ever. I've always said I'm an investor not a speculator. Properties are being priced at levels I don't understand and if I bought them they wou...
Samantha Schwartz
50% partner wants 100% cash flow.
Hey guys! One of my investors has offered to be a 50% partner and finance the down money for properties and in return they want 100% of the rental cash flow until my half of the down money is paid back. Its basicall...
Kizzy Brooks
Auction.com???
Hello,
I'm new to BP and was just wanting to get some opinions.... Have any of you ever used auction.com to purchase foreclosures? I see postings from them it seems like everywhere and I just want to know...