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I bought a major fixer-upper in Chicago a few years back. I completed the rehab in 2021. I got it all done without a permit including electrical, plumbing, HVAC.
Okay. I know. I know. What I did was not exactly best...
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I am a junior at the University of Tennessee studying engineering. I began listening to the BP podcast last summer and just finished reading "The Book on Rental Property Investing". Needless to say, I am extremely hyp...
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Hey Everyone!I'm definitely a noob on BP, but have been a landlord for about 5 years. I'm looking to expand my rental portfolio and wanted to get your thoughts. I've talked with several turnkey companies, but my con...
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Hi all - I'm married with one child so far, in my mid-30s. I'm an outpatient internal medicine physician here in the Bay Area. For the next 3-5 years, single income household here (wife staying home with kid(s)). Very...
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BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT:
-I have the opportunity to take a 40k loan @ a 0.75% rate (payments would start in 2014). Should I take it and pursue my real estate dreams?
-If not, how should I get started?
-If so, where do ...
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What is everyone's thought on the initial expendature of funds on propfessional services such as financial planners, attorneys, CPAs, etc. Do you foot the bill upfront, or go at it alone and hope you don't make a mist...
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Hi all, I need some help analyzing a potential deal. I will provide the basics of the scenario:2 properties for 1 price: Sale Price : $56000 vs $50000 Total rent : $1450Vacancy (8%) : $116 (although both properties te...
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For those that are pushing, or currently doing the house hacking strategy in Colorado, what is the back up plan if your life situation changes and you don't want to, or can't house-hack anymore because you are forced ...
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Hello Everyone! I am looking to get a deal done on a property that I am currently managing for a couple who have recently divorced and live in a different state. The home is a nice 3 bed 2 bath home 1800 sq feet. I ha...
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Hey everyone,Curious who’s using seller financing in their business, either to own or sell, and why they chose that route?Trying to get more creative ways for my clients to fund deals.Details are appreciated! Would lo...