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Hello BP Community,I just turned 24 years old and got my first "big boy" job with a defense contractor. I am eager to begin investing in real estate but I'm not sure what the right timing should be.I got into a leader...
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Hello Cincinnati BP! I did an owner occupy duplex deal in 2018. Fantastic learning experience and start to building up a rental portfolio. I just refi'd and did another owner occupy into a SFH in Norwood. Planning on ...
What are some of the pros and cons of paying off the mortgages of a few of your rental properties? Thanks!
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I have been looking at homes that are at just 25 percent of their 2004-2006 sale prices and are now 100k and under. I only have 20k in ready cash and am looking at 20 percent down.
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Hi All, I was curious to compare notes with others as to what minimum cash on cash criteria they use to determine if a deal is doable, and what is one they would be really happy with. It seems to be that if your obj...
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Things are flying off the shelf in Rochester NY. This is definitely an early start to the spring market. We're still at 36 degrees and buyers are flooding to the market. The market is being pushed, and it is sel...
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Hey BP! Got a question for ya. Will try to be as detailed as I can be which may make this post long, but I dont like when you are asked a question but dont have all the information to give your most educated response...
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Hi, I was hesitant about writing this but want anyone out there that can help. Please give me any tips or advice. I rather sleep peacefully at night. I could use the criticism and just want to not worry every month...
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G'Day everyone,I'm letting loose with acquisitions in the Dayton and Cincinnati markets.Here are my areas of interest:45204 - Cincinnati - Price Hill (Currently rough but I'm willing to be the black sheep and jump in ...
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Hey everyone!I’m new to this community and excited to be apart of it. I listen to the podcast usually everyday at work as I’m reading the book “How to invest in Real Estate” My goal this year is to buy my first proper...