Dean Belcher
can you go from renting to real estate investing with 35k?
I have never owned a home and imminently want to get into real estate investing/flipping/renting. Background: I am newly 24, my wife and i make roughly 35k a year jointly, but in the next year with already confirmed j...
Robin Pentecost
New Investor (super scared but really excited!)
Hey Everyone! I’m so excited about this forum. I live in Powhatan Virginia and I’m considering doing a buy-and-hold in Lynchburg, VA. I loved Sam Wegert’s coliving idea from episode 560 on the podcast so I’m playing w...
Account Closed
Advice for a new owner contracting with project management
Hello, We recently bought a duplex in Minneapolis and hired a local management company to rent out the apartment and manage (we are out of town). Recently, the owner (me) got a bill for $600 because they added blinds ...
Luke Stewart
Upgrade primary residence (partial rented) now or wait d/t market
I am stuck at a what to do, looking for some unbiased opinions. I have a 3 story townhome in Denver worth $440,000 with $250,000 left on my loan (2.5%, 15year. $2300/m total payment). I am currently mid-term renting t...
Brandon Courtney
3 months out from closing - interesting predicament
Hello All,Correction: 3 WEEKS out from closing!
I am new to the BP community and excited to make this first post. I have an interesting predicament and I'm seeking advice of the BP community to make the best decision...
Adrian Ballou
Renting a room in my house
Hi all!I'm looking to rent a room in my house, and I'm trying to figure out a fair price for it. Does anyone have tips for determining this amount? My mortgage is $1622.68 (including taxes and other fees), and over th...
Andrew Carlson
4plex population 150
I found an off market 4 plex built in 1920 or so. The guy wants $100,000 for it. He is willing to do seller financing. Two of the units are rented at $550/month. Those should be bumped to $600. The other two units are...
Robert Meagher
Vacancy & Ongoing CapEx
Hey team,I'm 26 y/o and very new to RE investing. I'm exploring the possibility of house-hacking in the Chicago area. I have a Property Analysis spreadsheet that was shared with me by a friend. As I evaluate different...
Michael R.
Building a 5 unit building in my back yard
Hey Everyone!Let me just start by admitting that my whole day revolves around BP, whether it's reading the forums, or listening to the amazing podcasts driving from place to place. Very excited about this first post ...
Kyle Lewis
How do I get a loan for a (mostly) vacant apartment building?
I have a 12 unit apartment building under contract in Cleveland, OH. The building is vacant because the it has been neglected over the years. This presents a great opportunity for us to buy at a discount, rehab, and r...