Michael Cavalli
Retirement for down payment vs. receiving annuity payments
Hi everyone. My wife and I want to take action and purchase our first rental. It will be for my son first and then my daughter as they go through college. (My son needs a place this fall, and my daughter will when s...
Donna Salmiery
Found a great deal... but didn't get it
I found a great deal on a duplex and was very excited about it. Went to see it, got home and texted the real estate agent and said I was interested in making an offer. He texted back and said it just went under contra...
Benjamin Allen
LOW-BALL OFFER, Should I brother and what's my threshold?
I've had my eye on a certain property for a few months now, I would have to raise a little rents that are current, but ultimately I should get around 45% cash on cash return. The assessed value is around 125,000 for a...
Chavel Diaz Jr
Notes: Foreclosures and 2008 Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Hi BP Community,As I start my journey researching, learning, and investing in notes 2 quick questions come to mind.1. What are the ramifications should you own the note, aren't able to modify it/get it performing agai...
Jim Klapmust
Unintended Investor
It all started back in 2004, as a recent graduate working in the construction industry, I took to living in the basement of a SFH in Arlington Va where my older brothers lived as well as another roommate. I had gradu...
Anthony J Pisco
New to Wholesaling
New to wholesaling. Curious on how to get started? Is it best to partner up with an investor so you know what area to target for undervalued homes? What is the best rate to charge for wholesaling? I have been reading ...
Kyle McCorkel
How to determine price of BRRRR
How do you determine a good price to pay for BRRRR property? I know the rental analysis methods (determine NOI, cap rate, COC) and I know the typical flip equation (ARV minus repairs X 70%). Is it kind of a blend of t...
Carla Harris
Immediate needs
As a new investor, what are the top items that I will need, besides money of course? Insurance? If so, what kind? What other immediate needs should be in place for new investors?thanks.
Lucia Lilac
Buying Apartment Buildings
Hello BP! I am looking for some advice and guidance, hopefully someone can help me. I currently live in Queens, NY and will be moving upstate to Rochester, NY early next year. My husband and I own 3 two family homes i...
Eugene Rabinovich
How do you decompress?
Hey everyone,
My post is a little off topic from real estate but i think it's important to talk about but before I begin, I'd like to give you some background of what I am going through. I'm a new investor with zero...