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I have learned a ton on this website, including the 50% rule regarding expenses (not including P&I). Look at gross rents (for example, $1,000 a month), and expect $500 in operating expenses. Now my question is, d...
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Hey everyone,We are a young family (8yo and 10yo), and are looking to move to the Twin Cities. My wife's sister lives in town and we want to join them. We also want to take the opportunity to start investing, and hous...
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I've been lurking, and listening to the podcast, for a while now and finally feel like I have something to post about. We are looking to buy-and-hold for passive income, more so than flip for quick returns.
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BP, I am about to take the first steps to becoming a landlord. So far.... I have established an LLC with my father and analyzed every property that has been posted on Zillow in the last 3 months. I am also working my ...
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I have read a lot of threads about whether or not we are in a bubble that is about to burst or maybe we are due for a correction. There are many different opinions but I would like to ask some of you for your me...
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Just recently, I received a call from one of my yellow letter mailers. The property is located here in Southern California in a very demanding part of Orange County block away from Roosmore. High overview, the mothe...
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Hi! My name is Ashlee Reimer, and I am a first time investor. I have decided to start my journey in the Chicago area. I am searching for some contacts to start my business. I am mostly finding it difficult to find ...
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Hello,
I currently have two rentals, and I am looking to purchase more in the coming years. Most prices that I see on the average house sales would not really work for buying and holding in my market right now, and I...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Topeka.
Purchase price: $56,500
Cash invested: $38,691
Contributors:
Manny Herron
One of my favorite homes we've ...
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What do you expect as baseline appreciation on your investment properties?
I have a 2/1 on a large lot in a nice area that never appreciates over 7% a year and a bare bones huge old 1910 triplex in an excellent neigh...