Philip Mullinax
Using a Home Warranty company on a rental
Just putting out the feelers. I currently have a home warranty on my rental home that I am considering dropping. I have had them for about three years, but have only had to use them once and it turned into a headach...
Ting Lai
Home warranty refused to repair AT
My friends and I owned a small multi (12 units) in Tucson, AZ and have had the home warranty that came with the purchase since last year (Nov). One of the units recently had AC issues and the home warranty company sen...
Uzma Abdullah
What would you do with $500k? Buy your own house or invest?
Hello BP family - my husband and I are looking for some advice on whether we should buy our own home in Southern California (specifically Orange County) or whether we keep paying rent and invest out of state to build ...
Scott Trench
Act Now or Wait? IF Under Contract - Close, or Back Out?
A lot of investors are reaching out to me right now, often those who are currently under contract on a first or second property. Luckily, almost all of the folks I've talked to are in strong financial positions overal...
Fernando H.
Pay off Debt for higher DTI Ratio or Invest? HELP!
Current Debt.1 SFH: rented - $200 positive cash flow after paying off mortgage2 Duplex: rent one and live in another: $200 positive cash flow afer paying off loan3. SFH: *currently rehabbing* - free and clear - ARV 70...
William R.
Anyone have a firm grip on the math of how Banks determine what to accept for a Short Sale?
I know this is equivalent of asking someone to throw darts in complete darkness, but as I'm researching I'm finding that Banks/Investors have at least some initial approach when contemplating where to set their val...
Silvia Baier
Looking at starting with 8+ units has anyone here done this?
I guess the word "starting" is a bit misleading because...We have a SFH we have been renting out for several years. We have been overseas for 10 years and moving back in August (yay!) So I guess in a sense, we are "st...
Scott Garvin
Help Analyzing a property
Hi everyone... I'm a newbie that is getting his feet wet analyzing properties. I found one on the MLS and ran number against it and wanted to know if I am doing it correctly or if anyone has pointers,Here is the run...
Joey C.
Buy now with cash? Or wait to finance.
I currently have 50-60k to invest in my first rental property. There are many single family homes and condos for sale in my area listed anywhere from 40-70k. Here is where the question arises. I was discharged from ...
Isaac Dixson
Buying First Property
Hello .. My name is Isaac, and I am new to Real Estate Investing. I currently rent an apartment. I want to buy a property within the next few months but I am not sure which direction to go.
My question is, ...