Kellen Driscoll
4-Plex Refinance Question
Hey BP,I wanted to get a second opinion before I pull the trigger on a 4-plex refinance. I used a FHA low down payment loan to purchase this property, I rehabbed it, and now I am looking to refinance out of the PMI an...
Steven Libman
Leveraging Data for Smarter Decision Making
A Data-Driven Outlook on Today's Economy and Its Impact on the Real Estate Market
In the world of investments, it's not uncommon to be bombarded with conflicting news and opinion about the state of the economy. Accor...
Jordyn Ohs
How would you approach this deal?
I have recently come across a 4-plex that I am interested in. They are asking $550,000 and it's in a good part of town. The units are in decent shape but could use some sprucing up. The owner just put a new roof on ...
Tommy Nguyen
Opinions Needed: Inheriting Tenants
Hello BiggerPockets community,
Background: I am closing on a duplex soon. During the inspection, I met all the tenants. At first glance, they seem nice and reasonable. I will rehab the property and accommodate to the...
Mike R.
Using the BRRRR method with tenant-occupied properties
Hi all,Can the BRRRR technique work with multi-family buildings that are already occupied by tenants? If so, what does that look like in practice? Or does this method only work with vacant properties? I find that most...
Ben Clark
First time Owner occupied duplex
Hi everyone. So I close on a duplex (I’ll be occupying one side) next week in a nice neighborhood where I live here in Wisconsin. I feel like I got a pretty solid deal on this property considering the market. Each sid...
Mitch Davidson
Tax write-offs and their impact on DTI
Hi friend,
As you may or may not have heard, today's real estate expenses and write-offs may have a severe negative impact on your ability to qualify for Conventional financing tomorrow. And compared to other financi...
Patricia C.
Trying to purchase multiple properties
HelloI currently own 2 properties. One is currently rented in Greenwich CT, the other I just purchased in Norwalk CT and in the middle of renovations before I rent it out.I would like to purchase a 3rd home by the end...
Alfie Park
Houston exurbs as attractive cash flow play?
Hi,I am considering investing in my first rental buy-and-hold property here in Houston. I live in the Houston suburbs so naturally started looking here first. With the market recovery, it seems most of the properties ...
Catie Fihn
How Do I Split These Utilities?!
Hello! We just bought a duplex, which has separate meters for electricity. That's easy enough for the tenants to put their bills in their own names. But the gas and water need to stay in our name as landlords (per ...