Matt M.
Worth it to pay double and have mortgage paid off in 15 years, or ride out the 30 years
Is it wiser to ride out the 30 years... or should I double-pay and be ready to make more profits in the 15years?
Logan Loughmiller
Different inspector than realtor suggests?
A realtor I took a course from in college always impressed upon us to use an inspector you hire and not the one your realtor suggests. That there is too much room for a conflict of interest. Thoughts? Is this a positi...
Nicolette Kiss
First property - buy own home or an investment property?
Hello,
I live in Vancouver, BC and would both like to get rid of rent by buying my own home as well as investing in rental properties, wherever it is smartest to do so. I am saving up to buy my first property and sho...
Jason Bausman
Advice on 2 fourplex buildings deal. Columbus, OH. I'm a newbie
I’m a newbie at all this but have been doing as much research as I can get into a 24hr period. Any advice, criticism, or just a plain run the hell away from this deal would be appreciated!Property is 8 Units in 2 bui...
Roy N.
Surprise!! A renovation retrospective of an 1100 ft^2, 2-level flat.
IntroductionThe saga started almost a year ago (September 2014). The relationship with long-term tenants we inherited two years prior had been sliding sideways for some time - their unit was the only one we had not r...
Zach Hoereth
The BRRRR method is foolproof! Right?
I wrapped up the week having a conversation with an out of state investor interested in purchasing a few properties that would fit the BRRRR criteria. I have found myself having the same conversation time and time aga...
Jon Mason
Spelling out things like light bulbs and unstopping toilets?
There was a really great BP podcast a while back where they interviewed an investor who had her renters trained so she wasn’t stuck unclogging toilets and things like that. I can’t remember which podcast that was, but...
P M
What rates are you getting for 60% - 75% LTV Investment Properties?
I am looking at some inexpensive condos in a lower-income area offered for $54,500. With lending being what it is these days, I am thinking of going in with a $20k down payment for a $34,500 mortgage. My spreadsheet...
Oddmund T.
Can I help my Mom by buying her house?
I need help and ideas as a new investor and hoping to get good sound advice from a seasoned and trusted investor, preferably someone familiar with the South Florida market or general advice. My Mother is looking to me...
Tom Chen
Newbie question regarding out of state invest
Hi BP'sNew to the site and REI. Really amazed by the useful content in the forum. I have been doing approximately a month research on REI now, including read through the posts/listen to the podcast etc...Now I'm looki...