Jeff G.
Approved development not looking profitable - Ideas?
Hi all - Our residential development plan has had a "budget bust", so I'm looking for other alternatives. Here's the story:Background: Since the early 80's my family has owned 8.5 acres with our SFH on it in a good lo...
Jay Thomas
Section 8 tenant in a high rent area
I am currently considering renting my rental property to a section 8 tenant but the problem is that the market rent is about $300 higher the HUD Fair Market Rent. The property is located in suburban cook county. Since...
Grant Gibney
Utility Escalation Clauses
I own a duplex where I pay all the utilities for the tenants. Each unit rents for $700, but I added $175 "utility charge" each month making total monthly rent $875. Historically, total utility costs have been right ar...
Daniel T.
Charging Bills that are Received After Tenant's Moveout
We're househacking in an Atlanta-area basement and we split the utility bills with the main-floor tenants, who are schedule to move out in the last week of August. However, since the electricity bill is charged on th...
Cameron Sume
Buying a Duplex w/3.5% Down
I’m looking to start my investment journey by purchasing a duplex, living in one side and renting out the other. I only have enough for an FHA loan which requires a 3.5% down payment. I’m having a hard time finding pl...
Kalhan Bhan
MFH House Hack in Pittsburgh-First potential deal
After searching for MFH for a while, i feel like i may be onto something. I am looking to house hack a triplex in pittsburgh. Some points to note before i bring up the numbers:- For analysing, i considered it as if i ...
Ki Lee
Where to find high cap rate apartments in class B-/C+ areas
Hello BP. I'm a "green investor" from Orange County CA and I'm looking to do a 1031 exchange for my 3plex in Chicago for a property that can cash flow better. I'm doing research on different MSA to narrow down to 1...
Eric James
Why sell 'off market'?
I've seen a number people describe how the best deals are not formally listed for sale. Some people also do DM to find good off market deals. Apart from sellers who need to sell in a hurry, what are good reasons for s...
Vincent Ballew
Condos as vacation rentals in Hawaii
I have some questions on purchasing condos in Hawaii as a vacation rental and was wondering if anyone could help me out.I know location would greatly effect this but overall how do they perform with all the expenses? ...
Dan F.
Vallejo or Richmond?
Does anyone have experience investing in either of these areas? I'd love to chat with you.