Josh Lang
Pittsburgh long term rental ROI expectations
I am closing on my first investment property in the upper Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh. I was able to get a nice low down conventional mortage and negotiate a good deal under list price. I will be living their wit...
Jon Miller
Defining your Investing Niche
Hello BP!
I am looking to become more professional in my real estate investing. In listening to the real estate podcast, something that came up is defining your niche and becoming an expert in that specific area. Her...
Xiomara Davila
Running the Numbers
Hi y’all!! Newbie investor here 😬 I want to make sure I’m running my numbers correctly. Hypothetical case:Listing Price: $74,900Down Payment: 25%= $18,975Rent: $1400/monthMonthly Expenses: $700/monthSo my ROI is:cash ...
Chris Jackson
REHAB ESTIMATION HELP
I am looking at rehabbing a 3/1 half duplex. It needs everything and had already been mostly gutted. Floors, walls, small roof leaks, appliances. The only thing that is good is the water heater (go figure). We're talk...
Brandon P.
what is the oldest age home you would buy?
if your planning on renting the home out to tenants and not update much other than the floors and ac?
Justin Louie
First Deal...Hoping for some advice and/or new ideas
After months on BP and talking about real estate with people (still working on this), I found a "seller-financed" property. It is a 2/1 from an extended family member. She claims she is motivated to sell because she "...
Daniel Porter
First rental property deal! What do you think?
Soooooooo I've been browsing around for house hacking property in my area of Dallas and I've finally found one that I think I can make work, but I'm really new to this so I'm unsure about taking that leap of faith. He...
Josh Kraft
Purchasing a duplex with existing tenants
I am in the process of purchasing my first property to hold and rent and have ran into an issue. Both sides of the duplex are currently rented out, one tenant is happy and the other has run into some financial issues ...
Rod Blunk
Looking at a flip property that has asbestos shingle siding
All,I am looking at a nice potential flip property but it is disclosed the outside is asbestos. I believe it is the shingle siding. For estimating purposes:1. Do I need to replace them (most likely for resale right)...
Dale Porter
Disclosures, Agents, Offers, First Time Buyers, & Inspections
We are first time buyers. We put in an offer on house after our agent showed us disclosures and didn't highlight any areas of concern. We attended the inspection and our agent didn't . Inspector told us HVAC needed re...