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Let me explain the thought process...
I've spent the better part of 6 months pouring over the market in an area near my current residence. The typical family 4b/2ba ranges from...
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Hey guys!
My name is Tony, and I've been in Chicago for about 2 years now. I grew up and went to school in Memphis, TN, but I moved here after college to study improv at The Second City. So when I'm not perfo...
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I am pursuing my goal to be a land investor, and so far I feel good about having bought a number of lots at a good price. There is still a lot I have to learn, so my question is going to be as basic as it gets. I nee...
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Hi all.
I wanted to reach out to the community here to see if some sound advice can be given.
2 properties are holding problematic tenants. The tenants have not paid their rent since February and refuse to do so.
G...
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Hey BP fam, I am fairly new to Real Estate Investing, I own 1 investment property which was a duplex househack. I am in the process of leasing out my side of the property since im about to hit 1 year of living there. ...
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I was thinking about a new strategy for growing a rental portfolio and was looking for some advice. I want to purchase REOs with all cash fix them up, rent them out, then pull my original investment out, or at least a...
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noob here.....Can someone explain the 50% rule, 2.5% rule.....I can't seem to find a definition for it.
Thanks.
Jim
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I happened to run across a message from someone looking to sell a near 50 unit apartment complex in my town off mls. We spoke briefly on the phone and he said that he would prefer to meet in person, so we scheduled to...