Timothy W.
Remembering 9/11
8 years ago today I was walking through the empty streets of Boston. I'd never seen a major city so empty before. We were afraid....for a day. I don't look at this day with fear anymore or sadness or only remembranc...
Bill Manassero
Empty Home Strategies Needed
My brother has an empty home across the street that we both would like to buy. It has been unoccupied at least 2 years. Here are the facts:My brother knows the owner who occasionally visits the house. Lawn and plan...
Greg Gibbons
Time frame for FHA owner occupied 4-plex?
I am looking to buy my first rental property. Thinking of going FHA and be owner-occupant, self manage the property. I believe FHA requires owner-occupant status on 4-plex. Is there a limit to this? Can I decide t...
Matt Miller
What will happen in your market when the Fed raises interest rates?
We are currently in a sellers market in my area. Homes are selling with only a few days on the market and prices are high.
My thought is the rise in interest rates will slow the market down. How much, I don't know....
Mark Douglas
Too Close for Comfort?
Hello All!I'm in the process of running the numbers on a few (2,3, and 4plex) deals. One of them is a 3 unit but it isn't a triplex, so there are no separate, walled off sections like the typical MFR. Two units down...
Thomas Landis
Meet up in Bloomington, IN
Hello BP! There are a couple of us in the Bloomington, IN area and we have been talking about trying to connect with other investors because there is, surprisingly, no REIA that I can find. If you are interested in me...
Frank Northwood
Built in 1899 Three Family Townhouse For Sale $2.5MM located in Manhattan
For sale is a one of a kind, landmarked, limestone townhouse on one of Sugar Hill's premiere historic blocks. Built 18 feet wide by 52 feet deep, this 4 story legal three family townhouse is rich with original deta...
Mike Girard
Ideas for Commercial First Floor in South Philly Duplex?
It looks like I'm close to having my first property (woo hoo!), a duplex in Newbold that has a variance for a commercial first floor. It's set up to rent out as a large studio apartment, but I kind of like the idea of...
John Hyatt
Marketing for Subject To's or motivated sellers question
My goal is to get 50 subject to units over the next year and I am breaking it down into weekly goals. I wanted run an idea by you all to see what you think or if you have a better idea.
Situation: I have postcards m...
Anna Ayala
how and when to use a real estate agent???
I have an Aunt who is s real estate agent but I'm confused on how they make commission? For example if I'm driving down the street and I see a foreclosure and a listed agent. Then I work with that agent instead of my ...