Flavius Alecu
Is negative cash flow really always a bad deal?
Hi all,First, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributes to this forum. I'm learning tons here and all you fine folk make this a great resource!Now, I'm curious what people think about (minor) negative...
Mario F.
Illegal to convert rent control unit into vacation rental/airbnb?
Hello, I'm in the market to buy a duplex in LA. Most likely North east LA but all of the properties in that area are rent control. If I happen to purchase a duplex with both units vacant, can I use one of the units f...
Mark McGarry
Baltimore Ground Rent
This is very Baltimore specific - fellow Baltimore real estate owners, what is your experience with ground rent? Do you pay it with escrow or just directly to lease owner? I just found that a ground rent owner is re...
Matt Kurkowski
Newbie from Denver, CO
Hello, My Name is Matt Kurkowski, I live in Thornton, CO and currently have 2 investment properties (soon to be 3) and love real estate. I'm interested in growing my portfolio and moving into the commercial market, s...
Lisa Ramos
Owner remodel costs question.
Hi, I broke my ankle in February and luckily the insurance company for where I fell accepted fault and I am expecting a decent settlement. I want to make the most of the money so we are thinking we want to remodel. I ...
Chris Gilliland
New Landlord looking for tips and advice.
Hello Everyone. I am a new landlord about to get my first rental ready for a tenant. I am looking to the Pro's here for any advice/tips/things to look for as I go about this. Specifically as far as clauses/ rules to m...
Chris O'brien
Would I have any chance of getting a commercial loan
I want to build a 12 unit apartment building. I have $120k saved up. I would be willing to use all of that as a down payment. I'm 27 years old and my only credit is from paying credit cards and my student loans(bo...
Marvin P.
Neighboring Properties are going to be up for sale. What should I do?
I received a phone call out of the blue yesterday from a commercial real estate agent for the two neighboring properties next to me. He was asking if I would be interested in selling my property along with the two oth...
David de Luna
4-plex deal - razor thin or good enuf?
I have an opportunity on a 4-plex. Actual current NOI (once the current vacant apt is rented) is 46,117. Debt service looks like it will be about $43,800. CAP rate is 6.6%. DSCR is 1.05. Seems pretty razor thin, but a...
Omari Heflin
How long will Indianapolis be HOT ?
How long will it be before the market cools down ? What are some of your investment strategies in indianapolis ?