Christine Sierra
To Airbnb or not to Airbnb?
I’m very close to purchasing my first rental property, but can’t decide whether to go with furnished rentals or Airbnb. I know a successful Airbnb can generate more income, but is this a good time to jump in to that m...
Brianne H.
Financing for MF 5+ units vs 1-4 SFH
Hello BP! As a quick background, I am from Canada and currently in the process of developing and renovating our recently purchased primary residence, which we will then refinance and should have a decent chunk of mone...
Steven Westlake
How many are DIYers? Please answer either way, yes or no
Mostly because I’m nosey, please reply yes if you’re a DIYer, no if you sub out all work, or some other hands off investor method. Along with details if you wish. Fyi, I’m definitely hands on, even built from ground ...
Stefan Ujkic
“Subject To” deal , first investment questions
Hello All, I’m trying to buy a triplex for $600k. Owner has a mortgage of $300k @3.375% and will carry $100k @ 2% if I put $200k down. Owner wants ballon payment of total balance in 12yrs. Current rents total $3500 mo...
Chrystian Tapia
What to do when tenant breaks Cash for Keys agreememt?
Hello BP Community,I'm a first time landlord, I recently purchased a multifamily building in Chicago, Cook County. I made a cash for keys agreement with a tenant. About a week before the vacancy date on our agreement,...
Matt J.
Best Use of Primary Home HELOC
Hello everybody. I've got a question about how to best utilize a HELOC I am taking out on my primary residence. Here are the basics around that and my current REI situation. I will have a HELOC of around $35,000 doll...
Tim Rostro
Diving into Commercial Real Estate
Hello BP Community,
I have been a residential investor for the last 10 years with a small portfolio of 5 properties, in TX and OH, a mix of SFH and duplexes. I've decided to take the next big step and scale up even ...
Evan Bell
Multi family as Airbnb??
Just wondering if any of you have used your multi family properties as Airbnb instead of for long term tenants, or a mix of Airbnb and long term.
I just had this thought driving home from a buy and hold Meetup last ...
Bruce Runn
MPLS 2040 comprehensive plan and how landlords can add more units
I am participating in the MPLS 2040 comprehensive plan by attending meetings and provided feedback that can be a big win for both landlord owners and renters in Minneapolis. I am an advocate of changing our curren...
William Allen
Homesearch.com experience
I wanted to post my experience so far with homesearch.com for any of those who are thinking of buying through them in the future. I won't go into the bidding that has been brought up in previous threads but if anyone...