Jacob Phillips
Analyzing Local Deals
Hello BP! This is kind of a loaded post so please bear with me:So I'm starting to really look into deals in my town. My goal is to invest locally and mostly self manage so I can gain experience. Eventually, I'll mov...
Cameron O'Connor
Indianapolis Meet Up
Hello Indianapolis Investors! Has anyone had a good experience with the Indianapolis REIA meet ups? I've been able to find both the INREIA and the CIREIA. INREIA has held their last two meeting on a webinar and CIREIA...
Steve Miglieri
Chicago 2-Flat: Hold or Sell?
Hello all, would appreciate some feedback on my situation:
My wife and I purchased a 2 flat in the Lakeview neighborhood about 2 years ago, It is a 3 story, 2 unit building near right off the Southport Corridor (Very...
Adam Craig
Property manager gripes - not aggressive with late rents.
I have 21 single family homes being rented and managed by one of the larger management companies in my area. Rents range from 1100-1400 so most of my tenants are solid and pay on time.Last month I checked my statement...
Ron Riffe
Building a plan for retirement income
Old guy, new to real estate investing. I'll likely retire from my W2 career in the next 5-6 years. I'm fortunate to have learned the value of saving / investing early so am in a good financial position. I'm looking at...
Jason Sinclair
My real estate properties show a profit
I keep hearing that while you should be cash flowing positively, you should be showing a loss on taxes for your rentals. I've deducted every repair, interest, tax, insurance, depreciation, etc. that I have put into th...
Rodney Burayidi
2nd Deal: Tenant Moved Into 2 Bed/1Bath Unit in Backyard in ATL
The last time I posted was after recently purchasing a single family home that has a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom guest house in the backyard (Previous post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...). Today my tenant is moving into ...
James Lauer
Leaving some serious $$ in my BRRRR, worth it?
I will try to make the post as short as possible. I am under contract on a side by side duplex ( two - 1 bed 1 baths). Purchase price is $300k. Before I continue, I would like to say, this is a VERY desirable beach to...
Sam P.
Section 8 tenant gave notice to leave and wants a month extension
Section 8 tenant informed off intent to vacate April 30, 2022 at end of lease and now says Housing Authority of Cook County(HACC) has send a mail that the lease is extended till May 31, 2022 at the same rent. Can HACC...
Howard Rubin
Buildium vs AppFolio for Larger Portfolio
Hello all, I am looking at the various property management software companies and believe I have narrowed down to Buildium and AppFolio for my needs (also considered Yardi Breeze, Rent Manager, Rentec Direct).I have s...