Anthony Vander Meer
Is the 3x rule really necessary?
Hey all, Yes you should always use the 3x rule when evaluating if a tenant can afford your rent. However I've come across a few very good applicants who have great credit, little debt, and solid jobs. There salary's ...
Max Caprez
Looking for my first property
Im almost done with college and looking for my first property. I have been fortunate in the fact I have no student debt and have saved enough for a down payment. My parents have a few rentals and I have seen their suc...
Carlos Oros
Olympia,Tumwater,or Lacey???
Hi everyone,I am currently live just north of Seattle but am looking to relocate down towards the Olympia-Lacey area and to invest in a fix and flip (in lower-middle income neighborhood) then 1031 into a 4-plex, which...
Michael Halow
Who is the Direct Mail MASTER?!?!
If you had to name one person who is a MASTER at direct mail who would it be??? I'm talking someone who specializes in only direct mail and kills it! I want to be 1000 percent sure I am not throwing money away on my u...
Steven Barnhill
Duplex and the 2% rule
I have found a duplex that seems to fit the 2% (rent * 50) rule but the actual profit doesn't seem worth the effort.
Asking Price $35K
Total Rent: $750/month
Expenses per year
Taxes: $923
Insurance: $1200 (estimated...
Dennis O'Loughlin
Need immediate advice on reliable insurance company
Five hours ago our company received an email saying that after insurance underwriting did an inspection on our rental property that we needed to have a roof inspection done and a couple things done to the roof. They ...
Shawn Carothers
New investor in Cleveland, OH.. ANY TIPS?
Hello,
Just joined Bigger Pockets.. I am relativity new to real estate investing and looking to get started in the Cleveland, OH area. I am hoping to connect with anyone that has current or past investments in the ...
Carol D.
Investing with ARRIVED HOMES
Is anyone on BP investing with Arrived Homes?If so, what has your experience been? pros? cons?Thanks!
Joseph Weisenbloom
How do you handle tenant AC costs?
Tenants love to crank AC systems to absurdly low temperatures which creates a high likelihood of breaking the AC unit. In my area HVAC techs charge $1000s just to look at the unit after it breaks. I have a 3 year old ...
Christopher Hall
Newbie Question on Self Storage ($250,000 to invest)
Hi everyone, I am making some general assumptions here to see if I'm in the ballpark or not. I'd appreciate any help.
1. As mentioned in the title, I have $250,000 to invest. I have a SFH rental, and it appreciate...