Alex Flowers
uncertain financials
I've posted once or twice about a small apartment complex. The building are in good shape, new metal roofs, the location is a growth area, a large part of the lot is undeveloped, never a vacancy, very good intangib...
Jimmy Wen
Understanding Land vs. Property Values
Hi all,I have a newbie question for all of the experts here! The question is for my recent purchase of a duplex (residential).How do I separate the land value from the total value of the property I just bought? There ...
David Dawodu
How to co-own a primary residence but not live there?
Hello BP community,I am confident that someone in the BP community will be able to help me with a deal I am considering. My brother (who lives in San Diego) and I (live in Chicago) have partnered on a 2 unit buy-and-h...
Kyle Neff
Previous Owners Want To Purchase Their House Back
Hello BP Community!Seeking advice on this seemingly unusual situation. My wife and I purchased a house in Cobb County, Georgia in October of 2018 from a nice retired couple who lived here for 20+ years. They moved to ...
Tom Murphy
refinancing a rehab for rental
I originally purchased a 3/1 ranch (1,400 sqft) for $45,000. We will have improved literally everything with a rehab investment of $80,000. We have a purchase rehab loan presently. While our original intent was to ...
Andrew Perkins
Selling Primary Residence in a Seller’s Market
We purchased our first rental last year and are eager to keep moving forward. In order to do this, we’ve considered selling our primary residence. We bought the home during the Great Recession and have made a consid...
Adam Roberts
Debt/Income ratio & market based decision
Hey folks - as I'm starting out and looking to make my first move in REI, I've been thinking about my decisions as if I'm playing chess - trying to think 2 or 3 moves ahead. I'm currently living in Los Angeles/Orange...
Brian Sealey
Net Present Value
I'm using an investment analysis program that allows me to input NPV (can input a percentage for before tax and after tax to help determine the value of an investment opportunity). My question is how important is it i...
Zachary Gray
Cost Segregation and no cap gains
looking to purchase a duplex to live in one unit and rent out the other in the greater Boston area. I intend to live there for 2 years and then rent it for 3. Having lived in it for 2 of the last 5 years i would be ex...
Chalyn Huff
What would you recommend?
For a newbie starting out, what you recommend first? Wholesaling or House Hacking, and why?