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What is your opinion are these large swaths of boarded up homes we see in the mid west upper rust belt ruining these cities or are they an investors dream opportunity to get into the RE game for ridiculously low price...
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Hey everyone, I'm trying to see if anyone could help me figure out if I'm able to use my 401k and Roth IRA to buy rental properties. I've tried to google these topics but didn't get much information. I'm 24 and have a...
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I’m looking for some advice and or ideas in my first deal using a Self Directed IRA. We have a place under contract. The ARV is $40k - $50k more than the purchase price. Once all repairs and updates are included what ...
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Hello,
Can anyone please give this first-time landlady some advice on this issue?
I bought a turnkey from Roofstock last summer. It is out of state and I have a PM to take care of it. It's supposed to cashflow about...
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Hi all,I am considering doing a small private lending which would provide me a 1st position note on a property. Closing is expected in 3 weeks.I'd love to be able to service the node using my IRA money, however it is ...
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I figured it was time for me to introduce myself to the BP community. So here I am. Background:I am currently 30 - living in a cold, non business friendly state. I am spending my time and energy operating three separa...
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Hi,
First time post here.
I am interested in buying a condo rental property in the Boston area. Mo
st buildings have low owner occupancy so I wouldn't qualify for a traditional loan.
I have another rental condo th...
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Hey BP, I'm planning to start investing in the Spring by house-hacking in Baltimore. In running my numbers with different scenarios, renting out a property by room once I've moved on consistently yields the highest re...
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What are your experiences renting to people who are retired? I have a potential tenant interested in renting a townhouse from me ($1800/month) and will be living alone. Curious on the best way to verify income, she me...
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We rarely have foreclosures in my area and there's never enough meat on the bones. I finally saw one that looks promising, but it looks less promising now that I've researched it.ARV is $400,000, house is standing and...