Helena Wheeler
Real Estate Investor
I'm in MS looking to buy and hold properties. I need financing, and a mentor.
Shane McCarty
buying "subject to" in Illinois... help me
Hey guys,
I live in Atlanta, but have my first subject to deal lined up in Peoria, IL. I've called a couple title companies there and they are not familiar with the process and one said that the practice CANN...
Chris Clothier
Quick tips for Due Diligence on Turnkey Companies and their Data!
I speak a few times a year at different real estate industry events and even a few entrepreneurial conferences. For the past couple of years, after noticing a really disturbing trend in the marketing practices of Tur...
Amy Martin
Inexperienced landlord needing advice about screening applicants
I'm in the process of renting out our first rental property. I started showing the home yesterday for the first time- did 5 showings and received 1 application. I am fairly new to real estate investing and would like ...
Mark Gliebe
Cap Rate on Multi-Family Property
What is a good cap rate on a 20 unit apartment complex close to 2 universities in a highly desirable and rentable area in Nashville, TN? Is 6% low, 8% average and 10% high? Forgive my ignorance but what is that base...
Tim B.
Who is responsible for missing outside items
I have a rental property in NC that has a few storm drains in the yard. There are steel grates covering the drains for safety reasons. My tenant called the property manager today and said the grates are gone and ne...
Kevin Martin
Cash or Credit??
Question: Is it better to use cash or credit to buy real estate? Guidlines:Cash: You have enough cash to buy a piece of property outright. Credit: You are taking a loan with 20% down and 10% interest rate fixed. You c...
Priscilla Chin
Should I buy in NYC or Florida?
Hi everyone,
I am located in NYC and am looking to purchase my first property for long term rental investment here. I am still new to this and there is a lot to learn! Would appreciate any tips, insights, or areas o...
Stephanie Jamgochian
Tenant Requested Lowered Rent AND a Dog
I own a "B+" SFR in a HCOL university town with vacancy rates under 3%. I've owned this unit for the last 2.5 years and have had three turnovers since (first tenant broke lease after 5 months due to job loss and the...
Daniel Smith
Newbie from Los Angeles - where have all the good cap rates gone?
Hello, BP residents! I'm a new investor from Los Angeles (Studio City, to be exact). I'm in the entertainment industry but ready to branch out to REI. Looking to start investing in SFR rental properties in the greater...