Chris Wood
First deal, good or bad?
I bought a duplex this summer for (was going to list at 129k, before we started negotiations) 115k, rent is 600 for each side. Also seller paid half of closing costs. No vacancy (one unit has a 4 yr long term tenant,...
Ken Wang
Peer street ? ask for experience
Dear All, Has anyone used peer street ? Any catch or pro & cons to share with us? appreciate your time!Sincerely,Ken
Blake Yarbrough
Down Payment Investing Partner
Hello,A partner and I are going into a multi-family building together but need money for the 20% down payment. What is customary for this? Would that cash partner receive 50% and my other partner and I split the other...
Sean H.
Would you buy a note that..
I am a bit curious if there are any paper investors out there who would buy a note that is secured by a property roughly at 50-60% of the note's value (ex: note for $100k, property value at $50k). The note would ...
Kourtney Post
Financing Down Payment for Rental?
I'm new to investing and looking into getting some rental properties. I've talked with my mortgage broker and they're willing to finance a rental property but I will need 20-25% down. My husband and I currently have o...
Beverly Buella
Question re: renting owner occupied
Hi there!I just wanted to get some thoughts on renting vs. buying. My husband and I currently rent the house that we live in. We really like the block, our neighbors, etc. and on top of that we're getting a really...
Anna Gogos
Advice on getting a tenant ASAP
My husband and I recently bought our first duplex. We were able to rent out one side very easily but we are really struggling to rent out the second side. When we first posted to craigslist and Zillow the listing gen...
Amanda Thompson
Changed my mind about applicants... legally ok?
What risks should I be considering, from a legal standpoint, about changing my mind about offering a lease? I doubt any discrimination laws apply... and how would you let them know you no longer want to offer them a l...
Denise Dresbach
Struggling with direction to take
Hi all,I have been reading Bigger Pockets for a couple years now and recently started listening to the pod casts and love it! I am writing today to get some advice.I bought my first investment property almost 2 years ...
Ryan Marble
Cash on cash return
What is considered a good cash on cash return? Also, what is everyone's opinion of rabbu.com and the accuracy of their property analysis and projections? Does anyone have any other websites or processes that they use ...