I've witnessed investors make their decision on purchasing a property based on it being an area considered to be a rental neighborhood, or a owner occupant's neighborhood.I haven't quite yet grasped what difference do...

I'm trying to wrap my head around whether a HELOC is a good idea for an investment property.  I applied for a HELOC and got a "counter offer" for a HELOC - Interest Only.  Is this a good strategy to use for making dow...

If you pay your debt service from money earned outside of the property's cash flow [W2 income], do lenders consider that or do they look at the numbers from the property as all inclusive to the property?

My brother is investigating a potential investment property that could have significant upside if certain easements are obtained. He intends to keep the land for personal use initially, however. The purchase price wou...

Hello BP,I've attended multiple webinars where Brandon Turner does an amazing job doing  rental property analysis which is immensely helpful. I've noticed though he uses $200/month for SFH or $100/month for multi fami...

Hi BP Community, are there alternatives in purchasing a rental home without putting down 20% of the purchase price. If so, could you please share with me your experience. (all advise are appreciated)

Hi everyone,Does anyone know of any companies that will provide a HELOC on a quadplex. It is a owner occupied property but I want to tap into the equity to continue to invest in other properties in the area. I do not ...

Any Milwaukee landlords have an idea the cost range of running furnace ductwork to an upper flat?I ask because today I saw something I've never seen before - a duplex with only one furnace, and the upper was heated by...

Hello all!I am a complete newbie to this field (and forum) so please go easy on me. Me and one of my friends are thinking of buying a lakefront Condo in downtown Chicago (2BA/1.5+ Bath). We both live few hours drive f...

I have a place that I am trying to rent out before June 1. I have had it on the market for a little over a week (I know it's a short time), but usually I get a lot of calls and emails of interested people right away....