Edward Stephens
Should I take a hardship withdrawal from my 401(k) for a down payment?
Dear BP Community, I am actively looking to purchase both units of a duplex, live in one unit and lease one unit (house hack). I found a property that I’m considering making an offer on, and I’m analyzing different ...
Nic S.
I'm getting my butt kicked
I grossly underestimated maintenance and make ready costs for my KCMO portfolio. Operating costs are through the roof and net income is non-existent in my first year of business. I started with 2 SFH turnkeys which ha...
Carly Christiansen
Rent To Retirement Experiences
Hi there!My husband and I are closing on the sale of a rental property in a VERY overpriced market. It is very difficult to cash flow on buy and hold here. And, as much as we would love to make real estate investing...
Tom Jensen
Whole Life Insurance as a Foundation for Real Estate Investing
I’ve recently come across the concept of “personal banking” through “overfunding” whole life insurance policies and leveraging the cash value to buy assets.In theory it sounds like a can’t loose situation. You have a...
Bridger L Logan
Tell me why I SHOULDN'T househack a quad on my first deal
Hello y'all,I'm 24 y/o and I currently work as a project engineer in the San Diego area. The project I'm working on will last about a year. I'm going to save at least $25k during this project then go to Phoenix, AZ to...
Brandon Gamblin
Thoughts on investing out of state?
Are there any RE investors interested in investing outside the state of where you currently reside? If so, which states? And what is it about it that compels or stops you to invest this way?
Marielle Walter
Projections on Markets in Manchester and Rochester NH or Others
I am looking at buying investment property in Manchester or Rochester, NH, and they are much lower cost than where I am (DC), and I hear they are expected to grow significantly. Does anyone have information about expe...
Eddie Sorrell
Just closed on four-plex and meeting with existing tenants....
Hi All,We just closed on our first buy and hold property, a four-plex. The units are currently rented, but way under the market price. I reached out to each of the tenants, confirmed they are interested in renewing f...
Account Closed
4-Plex Analysis - Your Thoughts?
Hi BP community! This deal is on the MLS - 3108 W Palmira Ave Tampa FL Property Highlights:-Great location (A- area of town, Hyde Park/Palma Ceia)-4, 1 unit apartments at 550 SF each -Asking $260k or $65k per unit-Ren...
Nancy H.
Analyzing Multifamily in Dallas Texas area
Hello,I am a frist time invester and I have a opportunity to invest in a 103 unit property in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas area.I would like to accomplish good cashflow and to leverage the property later to invest into...