Which evaluation rules do you use to quickly assess a multi-family's (2-4 units) suitability for a closer look? It seems to me the 50% and 2% rules wouldn't be applicable because of the multiple unit factors for some ...

Hi, I have been reading up on real estate and listening to podcasts for about a year now and think it's time to take the first step towards real estate investing. I am moving to Corpus Christi in February and am work...

I have been listening to people around me and even places like the bigger pockets podcast say we are nearing the top of the market.  Here is the question I have; the only dip I recall experiencing was the last one, bu...

Hi all,I've got a deal on the line in Brockville, Ontario, (near Ottawa). It's a mixed use, 2 commercial units (storefront), 5 apartments (3x2/1, 2x1/1), one "weird" commercial unit in the basement that is quite a lar...

I am considering the purchase of a 10 unit multifamily property in Texas for $375K.  The property consists of 5 duplexes.My credit is fine and I have 20% to put down on the property.  However, I have spoken to 2 lende...

I read this article on CNN today:

Booming business of fear: Sales of safes soar

and couldn't help but think NOW is the time to buy...when fear seems to be peaking.

Agree? Disagree? Thoughts?

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in North Little Rock.

Purchase price: $125,000

Cash invested: $25,000

This property encompassed quite a few firsts. We found the pro...

BRRR sounds great! But is it really a good as they say? I’m on my rookie deal playing this game of RE.  I own my primary home and just signed my first investment property. Woohoo!!! For my firsts deal I decided to go ...

Is there a way to finance a rehab while getting a conventional loan to take advantage of the low rates right now? Or is it necessary to use a hard money lender to finance both the purchase and the rehab? I'm looking a...

Hi there!My wife and I just bought a Duplex! We’re super excited!One of the unit is vacant but the other unit has tenants with a month to month lease. They are currently being managed by a property management company,...