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I am thinking of looking for a duplex in Drexel Hill area in Philadelphia with my husband, rent the other one out hopefully. Should the #s work like an investment property? How does 1%rule apply to duplexes?
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My father-in-law, who is in his mid 70s was wondering if it's possible to use funds from his 401k for a down payment without getting hit hard on the taxes. In other words can the 401k essentially be transferred to re...
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I'm looking into purchasing my first multi unit building. Ideally, I would like something near San Francisco. Currently learning how to evaluate a property properly. Looking in the 1M price point or under which can...
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OMG/SMH...
I am so embarrassed that I feel obligated to share my vulnerability with the BP community...
Quick story - I just burned $200 on fire (figuratively) on my first day of my first flip. It's about the keys t...
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I see the question a lot about investors wanting to know if its worth it to get a Real Estate license as an Investor. When I decided I wanted to start actively looking for Real Estate investments, I had the same quest...
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How would I go about accurately estimating the value of repairs without looking at the property or contacting people for the sake of time and not spending money?
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I have read a ton about whether to set up a trust or place a property under a llc. If I am trying to come up with an alternative to both trusts and llcs, what you would suggest that I do in order to still have the ut...
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so I was wondering if anyone had any feedback.. I am not a licensed realtor, and have no experience in the realty world, but I do have experience in the construction world, Do you think it would be beneficial for me t...
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Good evening BP fansI am looking at getting my second duplex , and I need a little bit of help as to what your thoughts are on it. Location: Midwest town of ~70-80k people (growing)2 units, 2400 sq ft total. 6bd / 3 b...
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Hi! I have been listening to the BP podcast for months. First time forums post. I have been (very) actively looking for a good deal on a 2/3/4plex home to househack. I'm watching an auction on a (fully leased) 6unit p...