Cameron Johansson
Adding Solar pros and cons so far
Hey everyone!!I am adding solar to my home for a few reasons. 1. To get away from the corrupt company called FPL who now runs the areas power.2. To add value to my home 3. To prevent lose of power if a hurricane or an...
John R Kepler
Interest Rates Have Been High Before, History Holds Answers
I know I am dating myself but I started my REI journey in 1980 when rates were 15%. The strategies that worked for me in those double digit times were house hacking and carry backs. I also found a buy and hold that wo...
Joshua Walther
Too many red flags or paralysis analysis?
I am curious what the community here thinks of this deal, and if I made the right decision. My plan is to start off with some solid and reliable rental properties, and eventually scale out to multiple short-term renta...
David Chen
Am I on the right track?
Hey everyone! I'm back after lurking around the forums and listening to the podcasts.I saved up some money (around $70k) and finally deciding to buy my first rental property. I'm looking into single family homes and s...
Patrick Davenport
How are you guys securing 30 fixed rates on rental properties?
As I’m starting this journey I’m finding no lenders who want to go 30yrs on a single family home rental property. Am I going to the wrong sources because typically what I’m getting is 30yr ARM with a 5 year balloon/r...
Jayden Hamilton
I’m having trouble re-renting my home
I have tenants moving out the end of July and I’d like to have my property re-rented by August 1st and have someone moved in and sign the lease. So far I’ve been having no luck on finding good potential tenants, most ...
Valerie K.
Determining your Cap Rate
Hello BP! Can any experienced investor share their process for determining their personal target Cap Rates? I see a lot of blogs and listen to podcasts where seasoned investors have a distinct target for this number. ...
Russell Volk
Buying a rental in Naples, FL
Hello everyone,I have about $200K that I can invest. Looking in and around the Naples area. The goal is to rent out the place and also be able to use it for myself and my family maybe 5-6 times per year. And, if I ...
Ryan Rowe
Pay off current debt OR save a down payment?
Really excited to get into REI, however the one question we can't seem to answer for ourselves is this..
Do we pay off current debt first (credit card, vehicles, student loan etc) or do we keep paying our bills and sa...
Brandon Turner
Anyone know anything about Bristol?
Hey folks - i'm considering a multifamily property in Bristol, Connecticut , but I know nothing of the area. Someone mentioned it was a "Dying Town" - so I should stay away. Can anyone confirm or deny that? Anyone inv...