David Jiang
How should vacancy affect owner expenses in a DCF analysis?
Hey Everyone,I'm trying to put together a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis of a potential 5 unit commercial property that I'm looking to purchase. I'm new to running this type of analysis so bear with me.In calcula...
James Brand
South Philadelphia: Bedroom addition MFH
Hey all,Looking to convert extra space on a Multi-Family in South Philly into a bedroom. This conversion would allow the now 1 bedroom unit (converted from studio) to have private access from the exterior. The only is...
Frank S.
Inspection Contingency in Illinois
Howdy, My background is in architectural engineering, commercial construction, and I can evaluate a building condition. I think inspections are important and I am comfortable paying someone $500 to spend 8 hours i...
Adam Shindler
Inherited Tenants
Hello BP Community,It appears as if I will be inheriting tenants in one unit of a duplex I am purchasing. Here is my questions:The current tenants are smokers, the unit reeks of smoke, and I can't imagine the damage ...
John Thedford
Let's Rip Off The Landlord: 866-Eviction...WHAT CRUMBAGS
Just finished reading an article regarding evictions in CA. There are services that specialize in screwing landlords and buying time, in many instances many months, where tenants aren't paying rent. A quote from Julia...
Eugene Naroditskiy
Newbie from Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
Hello BP! I'm Eugene, from the Northwest Burbs of Chicago, and have dabbled in Real Estate for the last few years. Through recent life circumstances and having more time on my hands, I've decided to jump in with both ...
Lacy Goldman
Wholesaling a Hud property
Can you wholesale a HUD property and if so how difficult is it?
Srikanth Raj
Construction to Perm Loan Options
Hi Everyone,I am looking to buy an investment property in FL but its not yet built. The build will take approximately 10 months once started. I was told taking a Construction to Perm Loan would be one of the option fo...
Amy Turnbull
Homestyle Renovation Loan for ADUs: Fact or Fiction?
I'm advocating for accessory dwelling units in my town. I thought this was the hard part--getting ADUs legalized--but it turns out, financing will be my biggest challenge! Has anyone actually done a Homestyle loan to ...
Robert Hansen
Suggestions in finishing STR in my basement
Hi all, I just moved into a new construction house as my primary residence earlier this year in Weber county Utah. The basement is designed to be finished with all of the rough pluming, private walk-out stairs, and s...