David Burgess
Pros and Cons of converting 4-plex to 5 unit commercial?
It seems to be that the jump from 4 units to 5 units is significant in that the 5 unit is values on income, and not on comps. I've been mulling over a strategy of finding or building 4 unit buildings house hacking to...
Christopher Kerby
Structuring partnerships with investors
I have investors wanting to partner with us because we are gaining some attention in our real estate LLC. I just wanted to hear some ideas of how investors are structuring deals with partners. Keep in mind I own the c...
Dan Stewart
Are small bedrooms bad really bad for rentals or future sales?
I am looking at a property with extremely small bedrooms. Like the smallest, you could imagine. How important are big bedrooms to renters? and would it sell well with small bedrooms in the future?Thanks in advance for...
David Wierzba
Tips on rezoning duplex to triplex in Minneapolis
Looking to buy a duplex that is currently only cash flowing about $300/month. The basement is very finishable, and I think we could get an additional $750-800 for the basement unit, increasing our cash flow significa...
Nick Schenkel
Chicago Areas for Owner Occupied Opportunities
Hi all,I'm relocating to Chicago from Pittsburgh in the near future and face the obstacle of a sharp increase in cost of living. Does anyone have any advice on reasonably priced areas in which to rent that would be ap...
Marcos Carbi
Does professional property management carry over with purchase?
Hello BP family, I hope you are all doing amazing! I'm in the process of closing my first duplex rental property and I couldn't be more excited. The current owner uses a professional property manager which I don't wan...
Greg Cook
Umbrella insurance for out of state
Out of state investor building a LTR/STR portfolio across multiple states. What umbrella insurance do you use? Providers you would suggest? Best policies?
Kevin Urban
Mortgage - FNMA / FREDDIE MTG Points on Investment Properties
Hello,Recent loan estimates from my mortgage broker are now showing additional points from Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac for investment properties. I'm told it's a new policy of FNMA/FRE for investment properties with less t...
Rebecca Emory
learning how to get plumbing quotes/quotes in Cincinnati
Greetings All!
1) I'm looking to get quotes for a plumbing job in Cincinnati. Growing up, there were no professionals available so I only observed REI family working with good 'ol boys and sketchy fellas. Quotes were...
Francisco Gutierrez
Fee Simple vs Leasehold
Hello Everyone,I know this topic comes up from time to time but didn't see this asked so here goes...Is there a way to lookup (county site?) the years remaining on a leasehold property (and other details) or is it som...