First, I am learning that "typical" and "commercial" should not be said in the same sentence.  But a couple questions for those with experience in multi-family apartment complexes.First, what should I expect to pay fo...

I am asking a lot of questions lately! I appreciate all advice I get. I am having one hell of a time getting financed for a rental property I am trying to buy.

The seller is just your average home owner. H...

I started a hard money lending business with a couple of partners in the Nebraska and Iowa marketplace using our own capital. Demand has been solid, and it has become apparent that we are going to have all of our mone...

Hi! So, my husband and I are self-employed and bought a home to live in in September 2014 at almost the max we were allowed to purchase, according to what our tax returns say. We make more than what it says on paper a...

Hello all, Trying to get into US Real-estate market from Canada. I do not have any real estate investing experience.Interested in Cash flow properties. Where can I start? Turnkey services is also something that I am w...

I'm pretty much a newbie at this, and so just playing around with numbers as an exercise. Here's how I approached it:Searching on CL and Zillow got me to this SFH in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore (hipster/very...

So I had someone reply to an ad my wife and I put out a few days ago.It's a 2/1 but has a toilet in the basement.  Basement isn't finished, but in good condition with two egress windows.  One could be built into a bed...

These are the main areas of concern the inspector found today on a SFH I'm looking at in Indianapolis.  The structural issues are really concerning to me, as well as the moisture in the basement.What is reasonable to ...

Hi BP,I'm reviewing my first multifamily syndication investment for myself and a few of my investor friends, and want to ensure I properly assess this deal and fully understand the risks.If you've done a deal like thi...

In a few recent conversations with different folks, it has come up how they are calculating financial performance on multi-family projects. And to be honest, I feel the need to generate a specific post on this, since ...