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Hi all,I'm looking at getting my first property, but a big concern for me is unexpected expenses in the short term. What would you recommend as a cash cushion for unexpected expenses/repairs in the first year or so of...
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I've been analyzing this darn property for months now and I just don't know what to do with it. My family owns it free and clear and we currently rent it for $1,200 a month, which is a steal in the Seattle market plac...
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My husband and I are considering repurchasing a property we sold to friends 3 years ago on a street called Santa Cruz… hence the corny title. 😊 The property: 1900sqft, 3 bed/3 bath, built in 1951. It abuts a lovely pa...
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Hi everyoneI'm Nick - reasonably new to the game with 1 deal in Arkansas. I'm looking to relocate to Reno in the next few months and do a house hack. I've carved out some time to do some 'boots on the ground' explori...
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Hi allI'm new to the real estate investment and I had my first rental closed with tenants moved in November 1st (in north Dallas).Three days after move in I received a call at 5 am from the tenant saying the bathroom ...
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Hi,I would like to know if it’s worth to get the inspection done for a 6 unit property which would cost about 2500$?Could you please provide your input thanks!
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Hello All, I am closing on a duplex in N. Minneapolis and I would like to turn the basement into a 3 unit. This is my first oppurtunity to tackle such a task. Once I close on the multifamily I want to start the proces...
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Hey everyone, how do you determine how much money you put into renovation when you're doing a house hack? Is it worth it to only renovate one side of a duplex and then try to sell? Or is it a better idea to renovate b...
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What other costs can be added here that an investor faces, and for which there is not always enough capitalproperty management fees?maintenance?insurance?property taxes? utilities?recurring expenses?