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Hello everyone, I've been doing a lot of reading lately and have been trying to come up with my plan for how I'm going to actually get into the real-estate business, as well as what strategies to use once I'm there. ...
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Hi, Not related to investing, but my own home. I moved into a condo with an HOA and they have a property manager. What is the role of the property manager? Right now it seems the board members are doing most the work....
Hey bigger pockets members! Just a quick question. I purchased my first rental property a little over a year ago in Massachusetts. It’s a three family and I do occupy one of the units. My question is: if I were to pur...
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I'm preparing for my first unit turnover and am trying to determine what is reasonable to deduct from the security deposit.
There are some fairly deep scratches in the hardwood floor but unless I want mismatching ar...
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Hey everyone, looking into purchasing a multifamily unit (du-quad). Contacted the listing agent on one yesterday and he said the owner would not set up a viewing until we had submitted an offer that the owner accepted...
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Running the 50% rule shows this vacant REO triplex at a negative cash flow, but when I run a more detailed analysis, it seems fine. I'd appreciate insight on this deal:
Purchase price: 209k max with 25% down
Gross ...
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After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more ...
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As you can see from the subject, I'm not from the US. I've read a couple of blogs for investing as an international, but thought I'd ask some of the professionals here. What are some important facts international inve...
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Does anyone suggest a turnkey company that would be good for someone just starting out in real estate investing? Also suggestions on how to analyze a turnkey property?
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I am looking into a 4 flex right now that provides about $1,000 a month of positive cashflow.. Why is the bank short selling it? How can someone not pay a mortgage of $700 on a $2000 a month rental income.. Very confu...