Gulliver R.
Should I hire an interior designer?
Hi BP fam! I have a 4 bedroom home that i’ll be putting up as a vacation rental on Airbnb, and I just wanted to ask you guys if I should hire an interior designer or if I should just do the design work myself? I alrea...
Austin Haynes
How to sound proof floors to minimize sound
I recently just closed on my first investment property it is a up and down duplex! Unfortunately, I can hear when someone is walking around upstairs. The flooring in the upstairs unit is original hardwood and if I can...
Bud Evans
Thinking of buying your first rental property?
1. Do your research
Like any other investment, it's essential to do your research before buying a rental property. Ensure you know what to expect in terms of expenses, expected return on investment, and market condit...
Douglas Underwood
Inherited Tenant Applying for State Assistance & Wants Me to Wait
Just inherited a tenant (from a recent duplex purchase) that is applying for rent assistance with the state of Kansas and asking me to wait for the rental payment. Thoughts on how to handle this?
Chris Schorre
Can an ADU be built in the front yard in Austin?
Hi everyone, I own a 12,000 lot in Austin (zoned MF-4) that currently has a single family house on it. The house is situated far enough from the street that adding an ADU in the front yard makes the most sense, both f...
William Patsalis
Finding Brokers and Mentors
I’m taking my real estate exam in the upcoming week and I’m looking for some advice in how to to start my career off. I’m in the Royal Oak area so I’m wondering what are some of the best ways to find he right broker a...
Calvin Kwan
Securing a Primary Residence Loan on a fully occupied MF Property
Hi BP Folks,In all my previous deals, I've always bought properties that were vacant and moved in to secure a primary residence loan. I am now interested in a 4-plex that is fully occupied, but would like to OMI (Own...
Tanya Manning
Loan approved! What's the best way to maximize its potential?
Finally our plan to use the equity in our home is upon us and we are very excited but unsure on how to move forward. We are new to creative real estate investing and want to figure out the best way to make the most o...
John Leeds
Buying my first rental property at age 21
Hi, my name is John and I'm a local from Flagstaff, Arizona! It's always been my goal to be financially stable and over the last year I've gotten really serious about investing in real estate. My plan is to invest in ...
David B.
Should I use a 5/1 arm instead of conventional financing?
Hi all!
I have a Fourplex under contract in a growing area outside Orlando. While I have two houses, this would be my first multifamily.
Looking at conventional financing, my cash on cash return would be roughly 7%...