Catherine Frederick
Purchasing first condo but concerned with future negative cash flow
Hello everyone - I'm seeking advice:I'm finally at a point where I can purchase my first entry level condo in Los Angeles County. I will likely want to live in the home for two years to avoid long term capital gains b...
Syed-Shawn Azam
Discounted Note Buying for Older Generation Retirement
Hey All,I just wanted to reach out to some people in my local area of Northern California to see what are your thoughts on Note investing in California.First off, after watching podcast 17 (biggerpockets.com/show17) w...
Bob Mazza
Advertising Apartments for rent in Connecticut
I own a 3 family in Fairfield CT and am trying to be very picky with my tenants after a few bad experiences. Wondering where people have had success advertising.Typically I use Craigslist and Postlets and get good vol...
Casey Pollard
Need creative help for down payment for rental property
Good afternoon all, I have been in construction for 20+ years, but I am new to the rental business. I would like to supplement my retirement with rental properties in 11 years when I am 55. My bank is telling me...
Tim Schroeder
Should I assume 50% for rental expenses when analyzing a deal?
Many REI calculators use 50% for expenses for Rental Property analysis. Should I stick with that when analyzing deals or try to be more accurate by breaking it all down? In other words, is the effort involved worth th...
Maria A A.
Real Estate Investment Experience in Little Rock, Arkansas
Have you invested in Little Rock, AR...& what has your experience been?What turnkey company did you use? Is that a good place to invest for price/rent ratio and appreciation?Are there better places to invest for a...
Jasper Li
Rehab Strategy Advice Need
Hi BP community,I am trying to figure out the direction I want to go with the rehab of my duplex. I can create an open floor plan by changing a bedroom into the kitchen and kitchen into a bedroom. Is it worth it? Open...
Eric Auslander
Refinance Borrower Poor Appraisal Rant
TLDR - The Appraiser blew up my refinance and valued my house at $385K (currently have $405K of loan balance). I purchased the house for $426K 16 months ago and was recently appraised for $433K 9 months ago.
Super fr...
Jason B.
Brewerytown PA
I have an opportunity to buy in Brewery town. This would be for a rental so a buy and hold. I do not know much about the different parts of the city and hoping someone can help. Is this a good area for buy and hold? I...
Arnie Guida
Hello, I'm Your New Landlord
I'm closing on a 4plex on Friday and would like to set a tone for the relationship with the new tenants. They are all month to month. This isn't my first time taking over an existing building, but I'd like to try and ...