Adriel Cisneros
Are institutional like returns possible with smaller assets?
Hello BiggerPockets community,As I begin underwriting smaller acquisitions targets in both Logan Square and Englewood, I find it hard to project anything beyond a 10% IRR, CoC above 3.5%, and an equity multiple north ...
Steve Balinski
How much does Window Unit A/C hurt your rental prices?
Hello everyone, there is a duplex in the NorthWest Chicago suburbs that I'm very interested in, listed for 250K, rents total for about 2500-2600/month combined for both units. Its a complete remodel (don't know about...
Garett Koehler
Long distance investment?
I am trying to decide what my smartest investment strategy should be. I am in Southern Ohio and am looking at single family homes. my largest concern is that this a market that has been losing population for years and...
Tony Sawah
Beginning in Lubbock,TX Commercial Real Estate Checklist
Hello Everyone,My name is Tony and I'm currently in San Antonio. I'm purchasing a duplex(this will be my second) right now and hopefully will be living there this summer. As for my next step and assignment I'd like to...
Mathou Ba
Buying an illegal Duplex recorded as a SFH and occupy both units
Hi everyone!We are looking to buy a house listed as a Duplex but registered as a Single Family Home at county level (Alameda,CA). The county records shows a SFH with 1 kitchen and 3 br while in reality it is a Duplex ...
Evan Coopersmith
Looking to buy a multifamily property in 2025
Happy new year, folks! I'm a guy approaching middle-age, living in Chicago. For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. Currently, my int...
Chris Schoonhoven
Best US Markets to House Hack
Hello,
What is everyone's suggestion on the best markets to house hack currently (Q4 2023)? I'm assuming midwest (Ohio - Cincy?, Indy, Michigan - Ann Arbor area?). Maybe Illinios? Is Alabama/Birmingham good?
Just cu...
Andrew Carlson
My tenant might be a prostitute
The tenants ‘boyfriend’ leaves the property and oddly enough, another male shows up for a short amount of time. This happens regularly, according to the on-site care taker of the property. There’s either drug dealing,...
David Coombes
2% v. 50% Rules in Saint Louis
Today For the last several months I've been analyzing properties listed for sale in the Tower Grove and select South City areas of Saint Louis to buy and hold. Very few are meeting the 2% rule though some pass using t...
Paige Alexandre
Aspiring ChicagoLand Flipper, Ready to Learn More
Good Morning All!My name is Paige and I am from the Chicagoland Area. I am 26 and I am finally ready to take a step into real estate, and I have to say that it is quite intimidating. I have begun reading the Beginner'...