Emma S.
Discouraged Newbie - is real estate investment possible for me?
Please help! I really need advice from seasoned real estate investors about the type of real estate and investment strategy to pursue: Here's some background info:
- Single mom & full-time caregiver to special nee...
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How do you make money as a landlord?
I'm confused. I did some research on the topic but can't really find an answer. How are you making money as a landlord if your paying a mortgage, taxes, etc ? Wouldn't the money your tenants pay you go to the house? (...
Tim B
Renting to college students
I'm trying to buy a single family rental house in an area with 5 private colleges - lots of demand for student housing. Students will typically pay $450 to $500 monthly, per room - 12 month lease - parents actually si...
Sharad M.
How much would you offer?
Hello all,
This foreclosure came on market 3-4 days ago. It's listed at $35,000. It's a duplex and both units are rented out at $500 (2/1) and $600 (3/1). The tenants pay their own utilities. The owner is only respon...
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Potential first deal analysis for an eager newbie
I planned on buying an owner occupied duplex as my first property but there simply aren't any deals in my marketplace for multifamily properties that I could cash flow once I move out. I've concluded that if I want a ...
Skip Reath
HOA assessing $500 fines for violations....need advice!
Have 7 condo units I rent in Chicago. The HOA has become a harassing nightmare. Of the 7 rentals I have had fines for various violations of the rules/regulations for 5 of my units. Usually the fines are for "Noxiou...
Erin Spradlin
Looking for advice on how to encourage HOAs to adopt Airbnb
We have recently encouraged our HOA to adopt Airbnb as a benefit to the condo building. Our thought is that it can actually be more desirable for some buyers, and also that the HOA could take a cut (say 5-10%) of the ...
Anthony Arredondo
Should I go all in with my cash, HELOC, and investor?
I have two properties in Louisiana, but I've just relocated back to my home state of Virginia. I really want to build up a rental portfolio, and I've got about $50K cash, should have a HELOC for ~$80K soon, and also ...
Corinne Alconera
Would you accept this seller financing offer?
Would you accept this seller financing offer?
Buy and hold 2-units
20% down payment
30 year amortized note w/5 year balloon payment
Cash flow is $100 per unit
Most 2 units in this area...
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Equity vs. Positive Cash Flow
With all of the media on the housing market today, it is tough for real estate investors to know what to do. If you live in one of the markets that is suffering from a sharp price correction, you might think that the ...