Peter Lampione
Best online tools for market research
I've searched existing questions about online tools for market research, but wanted to ask some specific questions as I haven't gotten them answered yet.My wife and I are just starting out and doing research on market...
Michael Dinwiddie
Seeking advice on my PNW Vacation Market research
I want to get my first short-term rental by the end of the year! I've narrowed in on some areas I personally enjoy and at first glance seem like they would be good STR markets in the PNW where I live. I've started stu...
Tom McMahon
Irrevocable Trust Question
Hi guys, first post here. Site has been great so far. Here is my situation:In September of 2014 my parents made me the beneficiary and Trustee of an Irrevocable Trust. We put their house, which would sell for roughly ...
Account Closed
doubling offer price without effecting CF?
Anybody ever try this?
Suppose you got a guy selling a house asking 50k. If you put down 10k and get a 40k loan, your payment will be 250 a month.
If you were to offer 100k...
Llewelyn A.
Listing Broker May Not be Submitting my Offer to the Seller
About 2 weeks ago, I submitted an Offer to Purchase a Property for a Client/Buyer.The Seller's Agent got back to me and said that there is currently an offer with "No Finance Contingency" and because my Client will be...
Jason Branch
Starting at 32
I'm 32 living paycheck to paycheck in San Diego and have nothing to really show for it. I make $60-70,000 a year as well as an hvac service technician, my plan is to move in with some family, save about $10,000 and mo...
Kyle McShea
Seeking Charleston REI Tips: House Hacking & Investment Insights
Hey BP community,
I am brand new to REI and wanted to take the time to ask some questions to learn more about the market.First and foremost I have been looking at properties in West Ashley & Johns Island to house...
Terry Hegarty
Questions about my first investment property
Hey everyone,
So for the past 2 months my brother and I have been looking for 2-4 unit property in Chicago. Our plan is to live in one unit and rent out the other units. We found a place that is listed for $2...
Sergio Rodriguez
New investor wanting to buy with debt-to-income is to high
Hello Everyone,I want to start investing in homes preferably buy and hold at the moment and but I have two problems: (1) my debt-to-income ratio is at 59% due to student loans and a car note; (2) my down payment money...
Mike H.
Anyone buying duplex lots as buy and hold strategy?
Had the opportunity to pickup some duplex lots. Just agreed to terms with the bank last week. Was wondering if anybody sees this as a potential strategy for buy and hold investors.
Here's my thought process. Let me k...