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Hey guysI would like to ask for a legal advice.Year ago I screened a tenant and except for a bankruptcy and finding out he used to a lawyer whom license got suspended I decided to give it a shot. I own 6 unit building...
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There is an economic term called diminishing marginal rate of return. Meaning for every one more unit sold the benefit becomes less and less. With the rise in college tuition costs and the strong emergence of availabi...
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I've been investing in real estate from afar (accredited investor) for years, but I now want to get into owning properties myself. I'm <5 years from retiring, so in this time period, I'd like to build a portfolio ...
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Hey folks,I am helping a "tenant" friend decide how much should he ask his landlord for the following inconvenience. Landlord's Listing Agent is preparing the house for sale while tenant is still living in the house. ...
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Hey everyone, 2nd post here on BP and a newbie to RE investing. I've been soaking up info like a sponge through these forums, BP Podcast, and some audiobooks, as well as doing some research on Zillow, Trulia, etc. Her...
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Is this normal?
Met with RE agent yesterday and described what we're looking for...
"Important that its a DEAL not RETAIL" I said
"Ugly needs Cosmetic work, can add equity with upgrades" I followed up
We gave o...
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Questions for the smart Money and 1031 Exchange folks on the forum. Background: Property was bought via 1031 & is held in personal name (NOT LLC or S Corp:Small mortgage - roughly $42K. Current value around $300...
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I'm trying to make an offer on a home and emailed the agent saying I'd like to make a cash offer for $XXX,XXX please let the seller know. He is refusing saying he first needs me to make a formal offer and send it ...
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I want to hear your most basic thoughts about buying properties with visible foundation problems. I understand there can be a huge spectrum of problems with consequences varying from "can't play a fair game of marb...
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Hey BP,
To those that are seasoned in buying vacation rentals as an investment, could you share your experience? How is deal analysis and financing conducted on vacation rentals?
Living in Hawaii, my relative liv...