Gil Keren
1% Rule and still small cash flow?
Hi Community, I'm doing the math for the profitability of a rental. It looks like even with the 1% rule for rent and a low interest rate, I don't even manage to get 150$ of cash flow. Would like to know your opinion, ...
Fernando E.
Buying my first investment property in the Bay Area
Hi BP family, I'm planning to buy my first investment property with my sister in the Bay Area. I'm planning to buy in Fremont, Hayward, Union City but with my budget it seems that I can only buy condo or townhouse (if...
Stanley Hammerton
Just how viable and feasible is it to invest in Real Estate NOW?
HelloI would like to know just how viable and feasible it is to invest in real estate at this moment, i have been advised to invest in funds such as Index Funds, mutual funds and hedge funds but my interests lie in pr...
Dominic Scheck
Advice on big plumbing issue in Minneapolis
Hi, friends,Water started coming up from the drains in my duplex. A Roto Rooter technician managed to clear the main line after a ton of work and resorting to a 1-inch blade (apparently, they usually use only 6- or 3-...
Leonel Castellano
Newbie From Seattle, Washington
My name is Leonel Castellano but I go by Leo. I’m currently living in Seattle, WA. I work at a direct marketing agency down town as a data analyst. I’m engaged and will be getting married to my fiancé in the following...
Stephen Bennett
New member from Houston, TX
Hi, my name is Steve. I am a Jr. High School teacher of Engineering and Technology. My wife and I own six units so far and our goal is to invest in both buy and hold and flip properties. We are looking in the Katy, Wa...
Carl M.
How do I incorporate rehab costs into the 50% Rule?
I'm trying to understand the 50% rule when it comes to houses that need work. I think the best thing to do would be to spell out the deal I have now and let people offer their input. I have a single family home under ...
Travis D.
New from Anoka MN, possibly heading to southern Illinois area...
Hi My name is Travis, my wife's name is Jessica and I am posting from the great state of Minnesota. Just getting into RE and looking to learn a bunch on BP! So glad to be here getting to know this awesome community of...
Alma Alvarado
Property Management / Rentals
Hello All, First post! Here it goes..My company is currently attempting to start a successful property management company. They have tasked me with setting up the bookkeeping and accounts. Current set up: We created a...
Russ DiGrigoli
New to Real Estate on Long Island
Hello all!Russ here and I am new to this whole world. Long Island (Suffolk County) born and raised, I currently work as a Physics teacher. I am big into tennis, snowboarding, and hiking. My most recent endeavor is lea...