I'd like to purchase a retail condominium interest (multiple tenants, multiple units) situated in a mixed-use development at a price that is supported by a DCR (debt coverage ratio) that lender approves.  Found out th...

Can someone explain to me how appraisals work on 5+ plus MF units? Im looking at a 8 unit in my area that is a value add property.  Do they appraise by sq ft and compare to other properties or what? Also, if the prope...

The house that my wife and I currently live in will be a short term rental within the next few months, however we have one big issue: I can't solve our hot water crisis!
About 6 months ago our water heater worked ver...

I am new to BP and to REI overall. I’m looking to get into my first property and feel like I’ve found a great deal but have been getting mixed opinions. Would love to get your thoughts on whether or not this is a good...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Petoskey.

Purchase price: $150,000

Cash invested: $175,000

Old beat up Triplex in downtown Petoskey with a significant amo...

1031 experts; do foreigners still need a withholding certificate if doing a simultaneous exchange?I have asked some QI’s and they are not sure.If anyone has any recommendations of QI’s who have experience with foreign...

Bought my first property (800 sqft detached dwelling 1br 1ba) and would like to slightly over improve to make more recession proof and create a better tenant situation. What are your best ideas for improving the look/...

We have our first rental property in Indianapolis under contract and I've received a couple quotes for homeowner's insurance, 1 was nearly double the other. I was hoping there was a standard amount of coverage/deducti...

SO we sold a property faster then we thought it would sell. Great and we now have $49000.00 in a 1031enchange. We have until January 20th 2018 to list the properties we want to buy. Can we just list a Apartment Buildi...

Any water heater gurus out there? We're remodeling a unit after an eviction. Gas was off for a few weeks, and now that it's back on the water heater isn't working. For a while the pilot would stay lit until the unit h...