I am buying a 4 plex, and I live approximately a 3.5 hour drive away. I am just curious if you can close on a property without being physically present? I have a very demanding job, and I am not sure if I can arran...

Looking for refinance options.  
Last year I came across a unique property that I ended up purchasing.  Its considered a triplex however there is 3 single family houses on the lot. In yucaipa California. My wife and ...

Hi all, I am fairly new to the world of real estate. I've only worked in the field for a little over a year now and that's mostly been in the maintenance side. I'm still pretty young, but have been studying voraciousl...

Hi All,I have a little cash and a 12 year goal to retirement.  Once I spend my cash on my first cash flowing home (plex) it will take me a few years to save enough to buy another.  Am I missing something?  I can't see...

Hello BP Community,This is an interesting scenario and I would love to hear your feedback. At first glance this 4-plex in Oakland, CA would appear to be a steal for $750,000! It is in relatively good area near downtow...

Hey BP!I am a newbie from Southern California and am interested in purchasing real estate in Georgia since the prices here are too steep and I would be flying out to GA several times a year anyway to visit family. Id...

Hello everyone - I own a single family home in BC Canada which is currently my principle residence, and I also own a duplex that is a rental property in Ontario Canada.  I would really like to continue to invest, alth...

Hey everyone!I know there is some information contrasting the difference between rental and purchase as primary residence but I want some advice about my particular circumstance. I am in the process of relocating to P...

My husband and I have been given an opportunity to buy a house from a friend but we are not sure that it is a good deal.

It's a 3/2, 1758 sq ft. Located in N. California town, population 60k

Here are the numbers:

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Your ideas on the numbers would be interesting. The comparison is between buying two older $60,000 rust belt houses which rent for $1,000 per month, vs buying one newer sun belt $120,000 house which rents for $1,000 ...