Reid Hanley
How to tenant screen Immigrant Tenants with no U.S. ID
I have been receiving a lot of interest in some of my rental mobile homes from Hispanic people that have recently moved to the U.S. from various Latin American countries (Central America and Mexico mostly). Most of t...
Shiloh Lundahl
How important is CASH FLOW if it is a 3-5 year play?
I know that there are many investors who strictly invest for cash flow. When I tell them that my partner and I each make about $100 per month per property they consider that way too little and far too risky for it to...
Jason Malabute
BRRRR....top of the market
Do you guys think doing BRRRR right now during the peak of the market is a bad idea? What if the market crashes before you are able to refinance (with all that cash tied up in a property)?
Ana Marie B.
New Member from San Francisco - Need Advice on our Next Investment Opportunity
Greetings, BP! My husband and I have been lurking on this site for the past month and finally decided to create an account on this special day -- we officially closed on our 1st investment property today! A little abo...
Eli M.
Appraisal is too low
Dear BP family,My appraisal came in lower than I expected.What is the best course of action now?For the future, can I ask the appraiser to send me the draft before he submits it to the bank?In case the new appraisal i...
Sharlene Burch
$50,000 to invest... where is the question?
I have around $50,000 in a 401K and I'm wondering if I should leave it where it is or if there is another investment that would yield more money in my retirement years, which could start as early as 2-3 years from now...
Jamal L.
Deal or No Deal? it cash flows, Right?????!!!!!!!!!!!
Owner is selling because she is up in age and wants to retire. Sale Price $25,000Closing cost $2,000Total Acquisition $27,000It is currently occupied with tenant. Tenant exceeds...
Brian Chadwick
Selling one home to get three - smart or stupid?
Brand new to real estate investing - I currently have 1 3/2 ranch in good market (Greensboro/WS/ Highpoint) used for furnished medium term rentals. It's been great - the property is 100% paid off and the house is wo...
Dan Barman
Advice on buying / rehabing an older rental (1900)
Looking at purchasing my 1st rental property and interested in advice from anyone with experience rehabbing older homes. It's a single family 3/4 BR, 2 BA in a hot area of NY's Hudson Valley, built in 1900. Looks good...
Don Nelson
First Large Multi-Family - Analysis Help?
Hey BP'ers - looking at my first large multi-family and need help knowing what the unknowns are. Here's the data:79 Units - Townhomes, with 24 separate buildings. 60% have been updated with roofs/siding, interior ba...