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Who here is working the short-term rental market in Chicago? I am a Chicago native, working in development for the last six years. I’d like to expand my investment portfolio into STRS, but it’s been challenging to get...
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Hello! First time posting, long time lurker.
Within the next 7 months, my partner and I are looking to purchase a duplex or triplex - with a 375k budget (on the high end). We plan on putting 10-20% down. We both wor...
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So in the vein of previous posts like The 90 day challenge and 1 year challenge I am faced with a 6 month challenge. The story goes as follows.
I have/had a w2 JOB. It's ok, I'm well paid and it provide...
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Hello all,After talking and networking with a friend I have come across a possibly strong deal, but am unsure how to proceed since I am new to investing, and definitely new to mobile homes/parks. He has first come acr...
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hey, I would be closing on a 10 units multifamily next week in Dallas Tx, the only thing running through my head is what if I couldn't find new tenants, or what if I raise my rents to market rates and price out existi...
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(I originally posted this in the "Buying and Selling Real Estate" forum before I realized there was an actual Montana forum. Sorry for the duplicate, but hoping to find more local insights here! :) )My partner and I l...
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Hello! I am a newbie looking to break into the investing world somewhere! Been reading forum posts, researching, playing with the calculators, etc. Now trying to hone in on area...As a new investor, should I try to bu...
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[WHEE I've been a long time lurker here until today!]
Hello BP,
My name is Willy Lew and I live in Seattle. I got my start in real estate back in 2012 when I bought my starter home and thought it was too good to be ...
I started investing in student rentals 3 years ago to escape the 9-5 at the age of 33. My strategy was to invest in below market value properties that cashed flowed strong ($3500/month cashflow currently). I would d...
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I have a townhome in Arizona that I'd like to AirbNb. Called the HOA to make sure it would be legal. They said they don't *want* that type of rentals in the community, but when I asked them for specific guidance in th...