Paige Laughton
Do property management companies let you customize the lease?
My husband and I are starting work with a property management company to rent out our first property (was our first home that we just moved out of). Based on all the research we've done, they seem like a great company...
Andy Brown
Buying vacant college rental units after start of school year?
Looking at a vacant 6 unit that is in ideal location for renting to students from the local liberal arts college. In light of the deal not closing until Sept/Oct, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions how to t...
Erica Gregory
Purchasing from a wholesaler
I’ll be purchasing a home through a wholesaler. Is there room to negotiate? Do I need to have an attorney create a contract? Do I need to create a contract of my own? This is my first deal.
Simon Aristizabal
FHA with another loan as a downpayment
Hello,I have been a member of BP for a few months already. I have read tons of books. But I have yet to jump in and actually buy a property.From all I have read and heard on podcasts etc, I realized that perhaps an FH...
Chris Schorre
What % markup would a typical Austin general contractor charge?
Hi everyone, I have a project coming up that involves construction of a 1,400 sf addition in Central Austin. Nothing fancy, no special requirements. I am wondering if anyone has a sense for what percentage markup a GC...
Joseph Tarallo
How to calculate a good deal ? 50% rule in effect
I am in the process of finding a investment property single or multi family. From what I been reading on here it seems like if you still have some cash left over after the 50% rule and mortgage it is a good invest...
John Stoeber
How Are You Managing Mid-Size Apartment Buildings (40-80 units)?
Hi BP – I’ve been reading up and talking with as many investors as I can in the multi-family space, and the 50-80 unit apartment complex intrigues me. Based off of what I’ve learned you’re often dealing with Mom &...
Roger Simons
Rental revenue and house valuation for sale/refinance
Say you take your typical 3 br medium sized house that would typically rent for about $1500 and because of room conversion (like converting the living room/dining room/rec room/laundry room/den/etc) you now have a 6 b...
Jenna Goldstein
Mortgage 50% of income?
Why can a mortgage be only 50% of your income? For many, we pay 90% or more towards rent. Why so strict for a mortgage?Seems like the system is designed to make you fail...
Kate Zieverink McMinn
New to ADU - Checklist or Cheat Sheet?
Does anyone have experience with ADU's (accessory dwelling units) in any market, but particularly Cincinnati? I've had a couple OOS investors ask about ADU potential in our market... not sure what hurdles there might ...