Dana Dotson
Newbie-Chicagoland Area
Hello Everyone,
I joined a few months back but never posted. I am a newbie in RE investing. I have been an PT Real Estate agent for the last 10 years and I know there has not been a better time to buy real estate. ...
Kevin Humphreys
REITs v. Direct investing in real estate
My question is pretty basic. What are the main reasons why investing directly in real estate is a better idea than just investing in REITs.My understanding is that the rate of return on REITs is generally higher than...
Mary Jay
Is there a cap on how much rent I can take in cash in Arizona?
Hi guys,Is there a cap on how much rent I can take in cash in Arizona?Does anybody know?Thank you!
Ryan Mapes
Best credit cards for multifamily investors?
What's your favorite credit card/charge card for funding renovations or other purchases on your multifamily properties? Looking more for business cards or lines of credit since spending will be $50K+ per month. This...
Jesse Byrer
Freddie Mac Home Possible - 5% Down (2-4 units)
I want to share this program with the group for those that are not aware of it. Freddie Mac has a program that allows only 5% down on 2-4 units. This is a huge opportunity for savvy home buyers because you can get i...
Robert Carl
Changing Strategy to Subsidize renting
Im a Baltimore city landlord. Im invested in what I called the normal parts of the city, which about 60% or more, not the trendy areas. The normal parts of Baltimore city is either violent crime or just trash, vacant ...
Jeff Stevenson
Question about LLCs for residential mortgages
Hello BP crew,I'm a new investor about to close on my first property in Albuquerque. I'm financing it as a second home (since I'll occupy some of the time and rent out when I'm not there), through a conventional mortg...
Drew Whitson
Too small to create an LLC?
I own five single family homes in the Twin Cities area (Minnesota) and am trying to learn if creating an LLC and transfering these five houses to the LLC is a good decision and worth the time and money for such a smal...
Erwin F.
If I require renters insurance, should I adjust rent?
So I was thinking of requiring renters insurance when our tenants renew next time. Let's say market rent in our area is $875 for a 500 square foot 1/1. If I require renters insurance, should I reduce my rent to $850...
Brian Zimmerman
Use Primary house as 1st rehab?
What is the best approach to buying a primary residence while doing rehab deals?...
I'm just starting out and would like to know if there might be some major disadvantages to one approach vs. another.
Initially I ...