David A.
CA ADU build progress pics, costs&anything else you want to know
I wanted to share my experience planning, permitting and now building a 3 bed / 2 bath 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) / back house / laneway house at one of my single family rental properties. ...
Francis Dayamba
Condo Revenue Estimator-Vacancies and Repairs
I am looking to buy my first investment property and for this area (Surrounding DC area and Northern Virginia) the only thing I can afford is a 2bed/1ba condo or smaller. I am having issues estimating how much to put ...
Jacob M.
Does 50% rule work in Texas / Houston?
Hi Everyone. I'm looking at a 4-plex in Houston area. When I run the numbers I seem to get expenses (including vacancy) that is usually 55-60% of gross rents. I think this is partly due to property taxes that are...
Andrew Marzec
First Deal
Hi Everyone,I am looking to purchasing my first Investment property and wanted to get some input from those with experience. The specific property I am looking at is a single family 2 bed 2 bath home with an office in...
Andres Blandon
Advice? deal or dud in Augusta, Ga.
Hey guys,I would like some advice/ideas on how to turn around a property I acquired online or how to get rid of it (if it's not worth the trouble).Being prior military I was familiar with Fort gordon, GA (city of Augu...
Erik Azevedo
How much in cash reserves? (4plex, FHA, househack, Akron OH)
Hi everyone.I'm looking at a fourplex listed at 159,900 as a househack for my first deal.I have limited cash and I need advice regarding how to come up with a sane/safe amount of cash to have left over after the deal ...
Kevin Brandner
Financing Options - Conventional vs. HEIL or HELOC
Hello,My wife and I are currently searching for our first investment property, hoping to find a small multi-family in the Cincinnati area. We have a great real estate agent and are going through the pre-approval proc...
Bruce Harding
Intrest Only Non-Recourse Loan
I am new to the loan process.I am looking at this scenario:$1.75 MM building$475K Cash Downfinance $1,225,000I have loan options. Building yielding $116K per year prior to PITI.NIO about $65K currently.Regular mortga...
Matt Kalish
Florida Keys Vacation Rentals
I am considering purchasing in the florida keys for the purposes of weekly/monthly rentals. The numbers seem great so far despite some pretty high prices for keys property. If anyone has any experience and is wiling...
Abi O.
Just completed Inspection for 1920s home and freaking out
Hello -I am a first time homebuyer and I am currently in contract to purchase a 3 family home in NJ that was built in the 1920s. I just completed the inspection yesterday and it seems the roof will need to be fixed(o...