Michele Broderick
Should I buy for commercial or residential resale?
Hello. I am new to BP and will be purchasing property with a SDIRA. I am looking to buy a property between 8K to 12K lot size in the Oak Forest / nearby area that will be rented to someone I already know. They will...
Austin McConnell
Howdy! An Aggie Moving To Austin...
Hello! I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Austin McConnell and I will be moving to Austin soon for a new job. My wife and I are very interested in the Austin area and we look forward to exploring all the tr...
Raman Bindlish
Fair practices for renting a unit
I am looking for some feedback on what are the fair practices / law for renting a unit when there are multiple applicants.(Background - Sacramento, California - duplex rental unit - for local law considerations)I have...
Mike Rice
Buying a SFH with a Pool
Hello BP members! I am currently looking into a SFH that has a pool in the back. It seems to be in great condition, but I wanted to ask you all if there is anything that I should be aware of if you have an investment ...
Robert Bates
How to intelligently use your VA benefits more than once?
Hi I just want to thank you all in advance for your help,My question is I purchased a duplex using my VA benefits back in January of 2015, I bought the property for $220,000. My agent believes the property is now wort...
Jeff Dimmler
Deciding if this is a good deal
So I am looking for my first property and I have done a good bit of research and decided that going with an owner occupied duplex is a great way to start. I have found a place that seems interesting for my first prop...
Patrick Britton
Hey Michiganders!!! Does this look good?
I found something on Redfin today. Just hit the market. NOT my listing, obviously. I would be looking to buy it. 4-plex in Howell Asking $199kabout 3300 square feettotal monthly rent of about $2,600water and gas p...
Lisa Hoover
DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO BUY IN 2017 & LOCK IN A 30 YR RATE
PLEASE, FOCUS & DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO BUY REAL ESTATE BEFORE FALL 2017 and lock in a 30 year interest rate.Housing Prices in the US will be coming down slightly over the next 2 years as interest rates go up.NO...
Michael Barido
Creative Financing - Offer
I found an 8-unit MF for sale for $525k. I'd like to offer no more than $475k (based on difficulty the seller has had in selling (> 6 months) and communication with them they indicated that it was a fair distance f...
Tom Puiia
Rental Property Reserves
How much do you hold in reserves for each rental? Do you hold more or less for property type? (I.e. Condo vs Duplex)I've heard 6 months but am curious what others are using.