Tanya Potter
Starting out and Investing nearby NYC--bad neighborhoods?
I'd love a little advice specific to my area. I'm researching areas around NYC to buy an investment property however as you all are aware, anywhere within the city limits in a decent neighborhood is $500k plus. Anywh...
Brian Wobbe
Opinions on splitting rent with a partner
I have a friend that mentioned buying a house (duplex) to rent. I have the money, he has the time. He seems to be good with handling the tenant end of it if I provided the financial end. The recently renovated house i...
Jack Young
Vacant properties driving for dollars, how to market?
So I’ve passed a couple houses now and then that continue to look vacant, after keeping my eye on them I’ve been trying to look for any signs of movement but have yet to see anything. I’m not sure these are motivated ...
Daniel Wolz
Landlord insurance advice
Looking for advice on landlord insurance - actual cash value vs replacement cost. I have a single family home rental that I paid $22k for a couple years ago. I have it insured for $24k under an actual cash value polic...
Chad Stubblefield
Building new rental property need advice on size of dwelling
My wife and I are partitioning part of our property and we are going to build a single family residence on the new lot to hold and rent. I am looking for advice on the size of house to build. The lot size will be...
Erin M.
A Little Skin in the Game?
Hello, I've always been a stock market investor and am trying to educate myself on real estate as an option to diversify my investments. My initial thought was that I'd like to have '5 doors' to buy and hold with the ...
Jarid T. Sox
Tear apart my initial estimating strategy. Help me learn please
This is a bit of a dual post between a new member introduction and starting out. My name is Jarid Sox. I am currently active duty in the USMC but will be transitioning out within the next several months. I have been l...
Charles H.
Frenchy introduction to BP from Savannah, GA
Hello BP.My name is Charles. I am 29 years old and currently work for a private jet manufacturing company in Savannah, GA as a Structural Test Engineer. While this is a fairly fun job, it gets boring/repetitive after ...
Schneur Yecheilov
Rent controlled building
Hi,I found a great deal on a 6 unit building in Brooklyn NY. It is a rent controlled building for another 6 years, then the rent control falls off as well as the tax abatement. Its under the SIP Special Initiative Pro...
Brian R.
Can you house-back in San Diego?
Good morning BP nation,My wife and I are looking at purchasing a home in San Diego but want to house hack. All the multi-family properties I have seen on Loopnet.com have a cap rate of 1-3%. So the question is, can yo...