Christopher Redden
Inherited Tenants, Buying a Duplex with Low Downpayment
Hello all,I am still in the process of closing on my first rental. It is a duplex which I will be house hacking, and I am purchasing the property with a 5% down conventional loan. It's not FHA, but apparently there ar...
Juan Escarcega
Co-living laws in Los Angeles
Hey BP,I have a duplex in south LA near USC and I’m interested in starting a co-living community, which is essentially a dorm style, work/live space for young professionals.I called the housing department and they did...
Tyler Kinkade
Where are the deals, any advice on auctions. Olympia WA
New to BP
So after 12 years of saving and building my business I finally have the time and some cash to do more REI, currently I have 3 SFRs. I would like to either flip or flip and hold but no surprise in this marke...
Joshua R.
New investor Chicago, IL
How is it going my name is Josh. I am new to real estate and looking to build a strong foundation and plan before I make my first investment. I am currently working as a leasing agent for Apartment Guys Chicago. I am ...
Sean Agid
What to invest in as a 23 year old?
I am 23 years old and I would like to invest in real estate. I am not a homeowner but I do have good credit. I am thinking about buying a multifamily home in order to collect additional income from rent. I plan I s...
Christian Austin
Finding good contractors
Hello BP. After struggling with the dilemma of buying a multifamily in a rising Boston market or renting and buying elsewhere, I decided to buy a duplex--or should I say, was able to get one under contract; it was ver...
David Cohen
What are the pros and cons of doing a renovation mortgage?
I am interested in doing a fix and hold on a property, but I was told I'd have to get a renovation mortgage. It seems simple enough, but I've never done one before. What is the up- and downside?
Samantha Lotti
Welp... Going to my first REIA Meeting tonight...
Im excited about attending my very first REIA meeting in Portland, OR. Tonight's meeting will be focused on Deal Analysis and Wholesaling. Since my focus at this time is Wholesale, this meeting will a great learning e...
Patrick Jacques
Trying to make an offer, but listing agent stinks
Primary residence question here. My wife and I are looking to purchase a house in Oviedo Florida. We've been trying to submit an offer for about a week but the listing agent keeps making excuses about why our offer ...
Paul Kuegle
House hacking
I recently bought a duplex and moved in the back unit so I would have the back yard mostly to myself. The tenants moved into the front unit and asked if they can put a swing and BBQ in back yard & I said yes. The...