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Hi all - I've been considering house hacking my way into my first multi family in the Denver/Boulder area. I work closer to Boulder so anywhere in between works. I was thinking of using FHA despite the insurance costs...
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Hi BP investors,I recently moved back to the USA after a seven year stint in Melbourne, Australia. Real estate is the go to investment choice Down Under. It's expensive and the majority of newbies run into problems an...
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Probably a silly question, but I'm kind of just really getting started in my real estate investing journey: I'm wondering, for the folks who have invested in the areas that roll up to either East or West Aurora HS, wh...
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We are renovating a home in the Catskills and stuck on what railing to install on our outdoor deck—cable or metal. We plan to use the home for short-term rentals—so safety is important. We might sell if the rental m...
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I have to refinance my investment property from a VA to a Conventional Investment loan.I am confused about the closing costs. Are they different than on a conventional refi loan for a primary residence?I received one ...
I was wondering if leaving some money in a deal to ensure your rental property is cash flowing is a bad idea or what the drawbacks were. Here's an example thats similar to a situation I'm looking into. I found a house...
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It is quite expensive to paint. About to spend $2500 for labor and materials to repaint a 1400 sqft townhouse. BTW this is a competitive deal for my area. Yes, we self manage. No, we refuse to do any of the work. Th...
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I won't go into all of the details because I would have to write a book to explain everything, but a quick background: I bought 3 duplexes in Cleveland last year, hired a PM company (Northpoint Asset Management - avoi...
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What is your honest opinion on eXp Realty? If it’s bad, why do you think is bad? Has anybody try the brokerage and then leave because it didn’t was as expected? If it’s a bad idea to join eXp, which one should I join ...
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How do I find investors for a restaurant without prior year tax returns.