Amanda Thompson
Sneaking in an extra pet
I have brand new tenants who apparently snuck in an extra cat. I was clear when we met that we have a 2 pet maximum. It's also stated more than once in the lease, and they have a pet addendum. My maintenance guy told ...
Palmira Angelova
Old house - how much to budget for major repairs + maintenance?
Hi everyone,
I'm considering investing in an older multi-family (~100 years old) around the Boston area. I only have experience with significantly newer properties and want to make sure I run the numbers correctly. D...
Quinton Fernandes
Best websites/places to look for investment properties
Hello all, I have just really started getting into looking for a investment property if not multiple. I am currently in the navy and I know I can get the VA home loan if I live in the building. If I invested in a dupl...
Niyi Odumosu
My First BRRR property (Philly)
So I decided to write a post about my first BRRR property. I realized that like me there are a ton of new real estate investors who are trying to get in the game, in the process of getting in the game or just got into...
Dolores Gonzalez
Should I continue to invest in Illinois or focus on Indiana
Hello BP,I own 3 multi-family buildings in Chicago. I have plans to ramp up my real estate investing. I would love to acquire another handful of buy and hold rentals over the next few years. I have also been contem...
Michael Germinario
Air in Boiler - Permanent Fix
Hi BP!I have a hot water gas boiler heating system that causes me problems every winter. About once a month I get a phone call that the heat isn't working correctly, not reaching the desired temperature. My solution...
Armand Aguillon
Australian investing in US properties
Hi,My name is Armand and I live in Queensland. I am an Australian who currently buys US investment properties and am hoping to connect with like minded Aussies who are currently investing (or living) in US and/or loo...
Olivia C.
Is 6% a good rate for being a silent partner?
A developer I vetted has invited me to invest in his projects as a silent partner paying 6% interest with monthly payments.His projects are socially responsible, which is important to me.Is 6% a good rate? Someone in...
Kevin Parnella
Homepath bid and buying process
Hi all,
Has anyone ever bid and acquired a property on Home Path? The 10% down is a very attractive offer along with no PMI. The bid price seems to be pretty attractive compared to the value giving what appea...
Stanci March
Would you do this deal and how would you plan for a 5 yr balloon?
I'm looking at a package of 3 "class A" mixed-use properties with 14 doors total (13 apartments, 1 retail). The properties are downtown historical residential loft buildings with street-level retail (two of which have...