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Hi everyone,I want an honest answer about something. I own only one STR property upstate NY that gives me around 11% cash on cash return. This means, I get like around 10k per year, net. But reading some posts here on...
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I purchased a duplex in June in the South Jersey area to house hack with the expectation that the roof would need to be fully replaced, including decking. I also have a dead chimney that I want to be brought below the...
This is for a SFH rental. We listed for $1900 and have many parties (6-7) trying to get it, with 2-3 very strongly trying to lock it down.How do we propose a higher rent when we have multiple parties trying to "lock i...
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Would you buy a property with negative cash flow?My husband and I want to invest in a townhouse that we plan on selling once the mortgage is paid in full. We could have the mortgage for 30 years, but we are choosing o...
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My husband and I are renting out first place (yay!). We have a few people lined up to see the place. But one of the best potential tenants on paper asked if we would do a 2 year lease for a slightly reduced rent. they...
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I made an offer today on a property that’s been sitting for some time now. The seller’s realtor made a counter offer and I accepted. My realtor was about to send the contract with the amended price that I agreed to wh...
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Hello, I was curious who on here is working towards their first deal, and what kinds of hurdles they are personally experiencing in getting there.
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Concerning wholesaling and the nonrefundable deposit:1.) Why do wholesalers implement these (especially if the deal is a legitimate deal)?2.) How can a new real estate investor convince a wholesaler that a nonrefundab...
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I'm a newbie and have recently purchased 3 properties, all townhomes in Utah. Two are in southern Utah and will be vacation rentals which will cash flow really well. My third is a long term rental in northern Utah tha...
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Hey folks,I am helping a "tenant" friend decide how much should he ask his landlord for the following inconvenience. Landlord's Listing Agent is preparing the house for sale while tenant is still living in the house. ...