Rohan J.
Ever buy an apartment complex that wasn't separately metered?
I'm considering buying a 5-plex fixer upper in a very nice neighborhood in MO, but the only problem that I see is that meters are not separated so owner is paying all utilities. Everything else makes this a great deal...
Nicholas Bailey
50% Rule/ 2% Rule in expensive areas -> is my reasoning correct?
I'm looking at properties in Chicago and these rules of thumb are basically impossible. I've been listening to the podcasts and reading about the deals, and the numbers are always for these cheap areas, whereas I'm l...
Kevin Coggins
Downpayment: 15% down + PMI or 20%?
Which would you prefer?On a 100k purchase...Option 1: 15% down + $41/mo PMIOptions 2: 20% downThe numbers would work either way. But on one hand, I' paying more interest/less principal and also getting a $41 charge, w...
Matthew Hudson
Need some advice on a first flip
what better place to go when you have a question starting then right here.So here it is i have been analyzing a lot of deal and i came across a good flip opportunity in my home town. I am having an agent run more spec...
Cara Graca
Plan to Buy Two VA Home Loan Properties in 1-3 years
My husband and I are looking to purchase two properties with the VA loan over the course of the next 1-3 years. We would like one in the $150,000-180,000 range and one in the $220,000-240,000 to comply with the $417,...
Christian Saastad
Beginner - what helped you start?
Hello All,I recently heard of BiggerPockets reading a book. My Wife and I currently own one single family property that we have rented out for a few years. I really started taking my learning in real estate investing ...
Craig Smith
Want some buying my next property
Hey guy I'm new to investing. I already have a house and I'm looking to invest in real estate. I live in New York city but prices are too expensive. Can someone out there give me some advise. Like what state to buy my...
Shane Cloutier
Electric radiant heat for rentals, yeah or nay?
I am thinking of renovating a few of our projects with electric based radiant floor heating. We have looked into getting a flooring that will stand up to the heat, and our state is pretty good on electric power due to...
Vishnusai Yoganand
Choosing real estate niche
Hello,I started out on my real estate investment journey on biggerpockets from last week. After spending a couple of days, I had a few questions that I had to get an clarity as to which niche I should be choosing to i...
Concepcion D.
Properties to stay away from
I’ve come across properties that at first, look like a good investment. Basement issues scares me the most. What would be red flags or expensive projects in a rental property to stay away from?