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I was told by a lender that I need to put 25% down for a 3-unit property in California because in this sector I'll be competing with investors who would be paying cash and flipping for a profit. Basically, he was disc...
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I'm just wondering your thoughts on rental properties. I'm not against them but it seems like a really slow process or wealth building. Do you agree or am I missing something? Any input is appreciated.
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Hi. Trying to get some very fundamental stuff answered and clarified.
example 1:
Homeowner Scott Spivey took out a mortgage for 200 grand and bought a house. He paid 10,000 dollars on it and then lost his job. He ...
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Hi I am looking to get into commercial real estate in Florida and looking at the Tampa and Miami areas. Tampa tends to have better cap rates on LoopNet and Miami tends to have more job postings on indeed, although the...
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Have been thinking alot,these last few days.(Dangerous I know) Tax enities have eagery spent more and more money,,,used ever increasing values of real estate to combat there increased costs.
Here that includes them...
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I have a tenant that has been submitting maintenance requests nonstop since they moved in. He now is complaining that duct system smells of mold and is affecting his health. I had several AC contractors out to look ...
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I love real estate. I have been interested in it my entire life but have never fully dabbled into investing. Well, it is past time for me. I am working on going all in this year. I am based out of Phoenix and plan to ...
This is rookie question, I realize.
We are looking to buy our first investment property in an area we like and will likely retire to in a decade or so. In the interim and regardless of ultimate retirement plans, we ...
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Hi, my mom is going to come live with me & my kids (I'm a single mom). I'm currently renting. She will have about $150k from the sale of her house in a different state which is about 50% of the average house in my...
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Hello BPers, in the past year or so I took on a partner to build a real estate business while continuing to work my demanding corporate job, which I plan to continue indefinitely. We're up to 23 units. We need a more ...