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Hi everyone,First time posting and just started learning more about real estate investments. I'm sure there are books the community recommends, but are there certain books that need to be read (often ones with graphs,...
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So it started last week with Show 315 not showing up. I thought it was strange, but ok, it happens. (wrong) And then again today with Show 316. I can go to BP Podcast page (in the Podcast Addict app) and do an upd...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $300,000
Cash invested: $23,000
This is my first investment property which I am house hacking, and it is the firs...
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So I'm really having trouble getting started. I thought getting pre qualified meant they would take some baseline financial info and give you a ballpark number. I found out today that isn't the case. The only access I...
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Hi all,Does anyone have any experience using companies like KBKG who offer cost segregator calculators and algorithm to determine condo cost segregation from empirical data? Are these reliable and more importantly saf...
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I have a property under contract and I am supposed to close 9/27/19 (2 days from now). I have one other property that is managed by a property manager. This new property that is under contract is in a different area, ...
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I’m a 25 year old active duty sailor and I bought a condo at $127,687 with 3.75% in January 2018. I currently have $123,687 left on the principle. Mortgage and condo fees are $729.21 and $240. It’s 3 bed 2 bath with o...
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Hello everyone, I’m wondering if anyone has any tips on purchasing my second property. I purchased my first duplex with a FHA loan for $136,000. I was approved for $200,000. I hired a property manager and now have ten...
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When a tenant reports a stove that has stopped working, is it best to send a repair person or replace? If replacing, do you buy brand new and let the store deliver for you? I’m trying to get away from buying used a...
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I found a duplex for $199k and I put in an offer and it was accepted! My realtor is having the inspections done this week. I'm giving them my earnest money tomorrow. One unit is vacant and one is occupied. I'm waiting...