Michael Yan
7 unit building in Baltimore - should I pull the trigger?
7 unit apartment building in a very desirable area right next to a local university. The property is 100 years old. New roof. Windows have been replaced. The building is in working condition but lots of small repairs ...
Tom O.
HELP: Just got renewal rejected on a 4-unit building
Is anyone getting good quotes on renewals? Especially in Chicago? Can anyone recommend what insurance companies they are using and what kind of prices they are seeing for four unit buildings in Chicago? I just got dro...
Melanie Baldridge
how to use real estate to build wealth tax efficiently
The playbook on how to use real estate to build wealth tax efficiently:
1. Buy with moderate leverage
2. Cost segregate and depreciate initial capital in
3. Stabilize and borrow tax free against your asset
4. Enjo...
Haylee Methvin
Duplex - Building over multiple years and Holding + House Hacking Advice
My husband and I recently purchased 3 rural acres right outside of Longview, Texas. (approx. pop is 100k people). We are considering building 4-5 duplex's on the property over the course of a few years so we can pay t...
Yulia J.
How to compensate tenants for no electricity in the building?
We plan to update the electrical in our 3-flat building. We live in 1 unit and rent out the other 2. The electrical system here is old, so this is for safety and for better utilities separation. Our electrician says...
Ryan Yee
Boiler Out in 13 unit building *Quote at 31k* Good?
I have an apt building in Chicago and the boiler keeps going out. We have fixed it a couple times but feel like it will keep going out. 4 Season Heating said it will keep happening unless its replaced. Quote came in a...
Stephen Branagan
Want to build team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Agent, Property manager)
Hello all,I'd like to connect with some excellent real estate agents and property managers in the Milwaukee area. This will be an out of state investment for myself. If you have some recommendations, I'd love to conne...
James McGovern
Any reason why I shouldn't open source my building plans?
Before getting into real estate, I dabbled in Information Technology where the concept of open source software runs strong. I am thinking about creating an open source project focused solely on building plans. Has thi...
Zenas Lam
Suggestions to buying home in Orange County to build equity
Hello all,
This is my first post so I want to introduce myself to the BP community. My name is Zenas and I currently reside (rent) in southern California. My background is in architecture and I currently work for ...
Benjamin Timmins
Insurance on multiple unit building when you live in one.
If you live in one of the units in a multiple unit building you own, do you still want landlords insurance? Or would you go with home owners?