I never bought a rental property before and I'm thinking about out of state investing in the Carolinas. Of course I'll need the core 4 especially since it's out of state but if I were to find them in a certain 1 or 2 ...

Hey everyone,I found a 4 plex and want your input on the deal. This will be my first investment property. I own a SFR that is three miles away so it would be easier to self-manage. For calculations, I included managem...

Hi everyone - is it common for HELOC appraisals to come in lower than conventional mortgage appraisals?  Last spring my property appraised for $135k and this past fall it appraised again for $85k. No drastic changes t...

For the first option, I anticipate paying a higher interest rate, but I believe there may be fewer competitors in the market presently, potentially leading to good deals. Additionally, I assume housing prices are to r...

So I’ve decided I’m gonna purchase another home and make my first home a rental. I have a family friend that’s a mortgage guy and I cant tell if he is in my best interest or just sees $$$. I was thinking cash flow is ...

Hello BP.I have come across one tenant (in the last 3 years) who is vey annoying. He is always complaining about something. Couple of weeks ago, he was arguing with me so loud that neighbor called the police and he al...

Hello digi-neighbors,

In this economy the top priority of the electorate is job creation. With my previous marketing consultation I found it interesting that when we are the entreprenuers at first opportunity, we ou...

Hello All,What tools do you guys use when researching/analyzing a potential market?

First, some background info! I bought a 4plex in my small town in the upper peninsula of Michigan earlier this year and things are going great with it. Just finished renovating my only vacant unit and had 3 calls on t...

I am currently house hacking and have a few tenants/roommates living with me. I currently pay the water and internet bill out of pocket and only request rent and the electric bill be paid for by the tenants. My house ...