Cameron Campbell
What to do with equity in So Cal? Sell, keep or upgrade?
This post is inspired by show #238 @Michael Swan. I have about $250k worth of equity in a SFR rental in a suburb of Los Angeles I bought in 2010. The property about breaks even and the tenants are easy. I made the mon...
Federico Gutierrez
They said become a property investor it will be fun. *SOMETIMES*
Bought this property a few months back. Got it at a good price in a B area, Parma OH and put some additional capital to fix it up. Just general updating and making it more homey. (I still ask myself why though, tenant...
Collin Wilson
New tenant requesting discount
Hey all. Seeking some advice on how to handle a new tenant asking for a discount on rent. The story is we purchased a property and did a minor rehab (flooring, paint, new kitchen appliances, new bathroom vanities, e...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What systems or steps are you planning for 2022?
Welcome to the new year BiggerPockets Community! Many of us have already begun to plan and assess how to improve our businesses for 2022. Some of us, myself included, are still in the process of setting those goals. I...
Jeffrey Bailey
What to do with 80 year old tenant paying 1/2 market rate
I am looking to purchase a duplex as our first rental property. One of the units is currently rented by an 80 year old woman that has lived there almost 40 years. She's currently paying less than half the market rate...
Jim Workman
In case of a recession, how will my notes be affected?
It has been almost 10 yrs since the last recession started. Many of us have not been through a downturn. Can some more experienced members tell us what to expect if we own notes and give suggestions on recession-pro...
Andy Oshodi
House Hacking is Hard
I am new to REI. I am finding it really hard to house hack with mid term rentals in the Houston market. The neighborhoods close to the medical center area are not good neighborhoods. My family cannot live around there...
Keith Shadle
First out of state BRRRR & refi with Delayed Financ
Hello BP fam,
Thought it about time to write up my first investment purchase (BRRRR deal out of state).
Refinanced my $ back out in just under 6 months using Delayed Financing, my rehab $ too.
In short, did exactl...
Austin Berlick
Househacking in Austin, TX market. Need expert advice!
Looking to be within 20 minutes or so of downtown Austin, TX and running out of options that fit in my budget. I have roughly $30k to put down and finding SFH rent by room is my best option in this market. Is the inve...
Kyle Danielson
Agent telling me to increase buy offer. Is this normal?
First time home buyer here. I'm trying to understand the world of real estate but the longer I deal with this the more I get the feeling real estate agents are like used car salesmen... shady. I told my agent to put i...