Adam Pervez
How much earnest money for a duplex?
Hello,I am working on getting an offer in for a duplex for a potential house hack. I have run into a scenario where a friend of mine who is a real estate investor who is doing well recommend me to put down a good amou...
Najeh Davenport
To restore pool or fill it in
I recently purchased an investment property in Montgomery, AL—a 5-bedroom property close to a major hospital in the area. It has an inground pool that I was initially set on filling in. However, lately, I've been rese...
Jan H.
Partnering in a flip with multiple people in Bay Area
I would appreciate any insight or advice any experienced flipper can give me on this.My mortgage broker friend called me today with a potential opportunity to get in on a flip. Property is in Berkeley Hills, two story...
David Switzer
Question on Cap Rates
I understand that Cap Rates are not a set number in an area/property, and they depend on many factors. So here's my question:How do you strike a balance between higher cash flow vs building value? Example:----------...
Adam Bartomeo
First Direct Mailing Success!!
I have been investing in real estate for the past eight years (part time mostly) but I have never done a direct Mail campaign until a month and a half ago. I had heard about it on few podcasts but didn't feel I knew ...
Geoffrey Pritchett
First Rental Deal Evaluation
Hello Everyone, I hope this is the correct place to post as I am new to the forum and have just been lurking around reading for the past year in hopes of learning all I can before pulling the trigger on a deal, so be...
John Warren
Strategy for raising rents
Hi everyone,I am finally going to be closing my first deal on a fourplex. The property is great, and it cash flows from day one, but the real reason I am excited about it is that all four units are rented significantl...
Adriana V Alvarado
House Hacking Bay Area (3.5% down, owner occupied)
Hi everyone! I am trying to house hack (3.5% down, owner-occupied, rent other rooms) in the Bay Area (driving distance about an hour from Redwood City and SF). I have already been pre-qualified for a loan. I am debati...
Andrew Garcia
Renting out your primary home
Does anyone have experience renting out their primary home in New Jersey? What steps did you take.
Account Closed
Here's How to Calculate Rental Income For Child Support
So, the day has come to finally figure out how much your rental property income will affect your child support payment. You won’t be surprised that many states consider that pretty penny a critical component when calc...