Nathan Nelsen
Do I need the 2% rule to house hack?
I’ve decided the best way to get my foot in the door is by buying a mutiny-family (2-4 unit) property and house hack. I’m sick of throwing money away with renting. The problem I’m having is finding a good deal like mo...
Matt Schelberg
Section 8 Rules on Basement Bedrooms
I have Section 8 rentals in two counties in the Baltimore area and I was surprised to learn that the counties have different standards for what counts as a bedroom. I had assumed that HUD issued the guidelines on bas...
Melissa Rios
Which Chicago buildings allow short-term rentals?
Hi, my spouse and I have looked at a variety of buildings for owner-occupant homes. Thing is, we travel a lot (long periods of time!) and one of the questions we always ask is whether a building allows rentals, spec...
Ron K.
Developers offering to buy out condo building where I own a unit.
Hi all, I own a unit in such a condo, HOA and owners received offers from developers. My intention were to retire in that unit. 1) Will I have to sell if majority agree and more forward do sign contacts? 2) Any nego...
Jeremy Chaudet
Harrisburg, PA- location review
Does anyone have anything to say about Harrisburg, PA? What do you think of the area? What has your experience been like over there? I have experience investing in Philadelphia, however, I came across an 11 unit apart...
Thomas Brady
Apartment Deal analysis
Hey BP,I recently ran across an apartment complex that peaked my interest, and I would love some advice on this deal. (I am not an expert on larger MF, but do have one duplex right now so I'm not completely inept haha...
Meredith Carter
Birmingham commercial real estate
Anybody familiar with commercial real estate in Birmingham, AL? Particularly warehouse buildings… is there a good rule of thumb for estimating rental income based on square footage (obviously there will be a differenc...
Ryan Fox
The 50% rule and down-payment size
Looking to purchase our first single-family home out of state (timeline about 12 months). We want to be conservative so we have been using the 50% rule to practice analyzing various properties. We're finding it very d...
John C S.
1 and 2% rule
Hi all. Can someone please explain the 1% and 2% rule to me again. Thanks
Kelly A.
Prohibit an existing tenant from having plants on the balcony?
I have a tenant in a condo, and she is irresponsible with her watering of plants on the balcony, which may be affecting the balcony structurally (the board seems to think so, which may be the only relevant reality), a...