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Hello Everyone,My name is Richard Miller and I am interested in investing in rental properties. After reading and hearing stories about how people start, it sounds like house hacking would be a good way to get my feet...
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I just signed a two family property contract. I will be living in one unit. First floor tenant has lease expiring on January 1, 2020 and paying below market rate. How do I go about increasing the rent once I close the...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
3 Unit with a total of 6 bedrooms/3baths along the Blue Line "L" in Chicago.
What made you interested in investing in this ...
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Thanks in advance for any advice, suggestions and info!I’m from Buffalo, NY and have been looking into buying a double as a primary residence and my first investment. I bought my current house in 2009 when I was 21 an...
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Hello Everyone!
I am in the process of buying a side by side duplex where I will rent out half and live in the other. I have talked to USAA and State Farm so far but they gave me very different information.
USAA: ...
Quick question for Investors that have House Hacked.Is there anyway to avoid living in one of the units, and being able to rent out all units to tenants.Property is a duplex and i am not in the situation to live in on...
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BP People,
I am considering a Quad House Hack with FHA 3.5% down. I am under contract. It needs work, probably 20k-50k (I have not seen every unit). After renovations the property will cash flow well and ROI will be...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment.
House Hack
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Hello BP!I am moving towards closing on my first single family house hack! Very exciting for me. I have 2 tenants ready to move in after I close and I was wondering about the tax benefits/nuances of a SF House Hack.So...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $130,000
Cash invested: $31,000
HUD203K Loan for a house hack. Took over a distressed rental in Chicago's hi...