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Hi All,
Long time reader of BP and first time poster. I am an investor and am looking to invest in large portfolios, specifically apartment units, office space and hotels. I am having trouble figuring out where to st...
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I haven't posted one of these tips in a while, but here ya go.Tip: Keep a can of insect repellent with you in your car at all times. I've walked into many vacant rentals and REOs that were flea infested. Just spray...
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I inquired on financing for a 12plex and the lender, a local bank, offered several options, one of which was pledging one of my free and clear 4plexes as collateral for most of the down payment, and then about 5% cash...
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I wanted to write this review because of the great work Jose did in installing our boiler at a fast(one day) reasonable rate($2600 for boiler, delivery, install, and haul away).Our 30 year old Utica steam boiler final...
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Situation: I currently own a rental with 100% equity. Home is valued at $74,000.00 and currently renting the unit out for $900 per month. I would like to obtain a fixed rate HELOC on my rental for 75% LTV.
Numbers:...
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If I find several homes that look distressed as I am "driving for dollars" that have recently been foreclosed, or some may have foreclosed quite a few months ago, but they are not showing "for sale" anywhere. How do I...
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Hi all,
Longtime BP reader but never made an account or posted until now.
I’m under contract to buy a duplex and was wondering if anyone has any leads or advice to find a conventional mortgage with 5% down? This wo...
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I have been getting my hands on different books and resources to gain more understanding about REI, but I'm still not really sure how to actually begin. Where do I start?
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If I contact a cash buyer, he ask me how do I get his information. What would be my answer? Any suggestion will be appreciated
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HelloFirst off, this forum has been a FANTASTIC resource for me on my search for a house hack. Does anyone have any advice or referrals for insurance on a four-plex house hack in Indianapolis, Indiana? I have an FHA o...