Eddie Gonnella
House Hack DTI Question - Can you count rental income?
Hi all, I can't seem to find any definitive answers to this question. I'm looking to purchase my first property with the multi-family (2-4) house hacking strategy (live-in, low money down). Based on my income and a 4...
Nathan Hornback
Real Estate investing newbie
I have been with my company for 17 years and have a 401K. I also have equity (400k) in my home of 15 years. My wife and I want to diversify our investments by getting into real estate. We just have no idea what is ...
Yan Linwood
New Member from Tampa, FL
Hello everyone!My name is Yan Linwood. Like a gazillion other people, I too, read Mr. Kiyosaki's "rich dad poor dad" book and got excited about the real estate business. My dad had been shoving that book to me since I...
Vince Gethings
Moving to Oahu, Hawaii (Hickam AFB) Advice needed
Hi BP,I was just notified I will me moving to Ohau this Oct-Nov (2017). I am looking for a good location with a less than 45 min commute to Hickam AFB. Plan "A" is to find a duplex to house hack while I'm stationed th...
Tim Gathers
First-time multifamily investing - purchase or syndication?
I'd like to begin investing in apartments, and have done quite a bit of research so far. Up until recently, I thought I wanted to purchase an apartment on my own (8-12 units). However, I've been talking to people ab...
Blake Jenkins
Estimating Renovation Costs
Hi,I am hoping a few of you with more experience may be able to share some advice relating to the renovation portion of the BRRRR methodI am currently searching for my first rental property, right now I am looking to ...
Christopher Simons
Starting out - Join me in my journey
I recently decided to diversify my portfolio and explore real estate. My first buy was 'Financial Freedom' by Michael Blank, which introduced me to the concept of multifamily real estate and raising funds. Who knew? I...
Alec Jacobs
Should I get an LLC for my first property?
Hello everyone.I am brand new to real estate and I have heard about the benefits of LLCs but was wondering if they are necessary when starting out. If an LLC is unnecessary at the start, what other options are there? ...
Account Closed
Wholesale? Bird dog? in DC Metro Area
Hi BP!I just joined yesterday and I've been on this site ALL day long today! I even replied to posts as soon as I woke up at 5 something this morning! Work is super slow in case you're wondering :).So, I believe, afte...
Michelle Watt
Recommended financial models for apartments?
Hi everyone,I am fully aware of the BP calculators (which are awesome), but as I am a finance person and like to see things being calculated in excel (or a platform with greater granularity), do you have any financial...