Jill Herges
Does the 50% rule work?
I am just wondering if the 50% rule actually works? If I factor in actual expenses and use 10% each for repairs/maintenance, management, vacancy and Cap Ex that gives me 40% of rents right there. No way I can pay ta...
Chris Bingham
Renting to a foreign exchange student
I had an HR coordinator from Home Depot contact me a few days ago. They have a foreign exchange guy working for them for a few months. He is looking for a place to live...just got into the state 5 days ago? What type ...
Sonja Montielh
New to investing but excited to start!
Hello! I’m so excited to be a new member of the forum. My spouse and I are closing on our new home TOMORROW! (Woohoo!) it’s been a bumpy ride to say the least. We have a condo that we plan to keep as a rental and s...
Roderick Goldthwaite
I am trying to flip my first home
I am new to this and doing my best to learn as much as possible. I am not starting out with much money. My question is what are the best ways for me to finance my first project? For the experienced users how did yo...
Chantel Green
Hard money lender/Private Lender in Dallas TX
Hello fellow BP's! I have a question this time about Hard Money Loans VS. Private Loans.1. Which do you think is better?( considering rates, Dealing Directly with the one who writes the check, and who has little-no ju...
Tamara Ratcliffe
Indianapolis, Indiana needs landlords who Accept Section 8 2019 a
Hello its 2019,I'm currently coming up with a list of Realtors who accept new 2019 scetion 8 applicants who come with income.. I notice homes currently offered are in the most interesting areas. I also notice struggl...
Andrea Proeber
Start with your B.R.A.T. when choosing an investment property
(Before & After of a recent project) What is your "BRAT?" (Budget, Resources, Abilities & Time)Prior to beginning your search for an investment property, you must decide how much of each o...
Michael R.
Contractors for rehabbing distressed properties
Hi,I am gearing up to purchase, fix, and resell distressed properties. I have dealt with contractors on a limited basis when fixing up my own house as well as doing a decent amount of renovations to a rental unit I ow...
Jacqua Le Fleur
In need of a Lease Agreement for Rent Control Unit
Hi Everyone,Can anyone recommend where I can secure a lease agreement that is best suited for a Rent Control Unit in Los Angeles City? A customized lease agreement would also work because I could write in specific lan...
Jin Lim
Hawaii Leasehold Condo for AirBnB
Hello all,Hoping to get some input from investors out in Honolulu County about leaseholds and using them as a vacation rental.I found a few leasehold condos in the Honolulu/Waikiki area in buildings within a BMX/resor...