Stephen Kunen
Suggestions for BRRRR
Hi all, we have closed on a 4 unit in January this year in Allentown PA. So far we have done some cosmetic repairs, and are hoping to renovate the unit in the worst shape once the tenants move out this month or next m...
Bob Romano
Wait for rates to go down?
Due to the bond market going crazy the last few days, within 24hrs my rate on a SFH investment house went from 4.375% to 5.5% !!!! I did not lock in yet. It is an increase of $120 per month. The question I have is sho...
Raj Vajir
Does it make sense to use equity from a rental house to purchase more rental property.
I have listened to several podcasts that recommend using equity to purchase more rental properties. I have about $100k+ in equity. Whats the best approach in utilizing the money to purchase several properties. Does...
Giora Sela
Deal analysis - 5 unit $670k C class in Carolina Beach, NC
Only have experience with Single family and would really appreciate anyone who can share their input!Build in 1983, 5 unit 2nd row from the beach rented on a long term basis. Rents - 3br $1250, 2br $850, 1br $750, $67...
Glenn Clapp
Trendy Areas, Prices, Values, Rehabs, and Rents
Going prices for trendy areas in Salt Lake seem almost out-of-control. Avenues, Sugarhouse, downtown seem to be very hot with some pretty beat up properties listed and selling for some pretty rich sums.I'd like to hea...
Devin Hedgepeth
Developing my criteria
Hello, I am starting to develop my criteria as an investor. I know that this will be specific to me, but does anyone suggest a good starting point, reading material, articles, or personal examples of their criteria th...
Mitch Davidson
Tax write-offs and their impact on DTI
Hi friend,
As you may or may not have heard, today's real estate expenses and write-offs may have a severe negative impact on your ability to qualify for Conventional financing tomorrow. And compared to other financi...
Ericka G.
Manipulating Zillow Values?
Is there a way to "manipulate" Zillow values? I'm under contract on a triplex and have noticed the Zestimate value swing from $164k-$200k back and forth over the course of several weeks.
My hunch is that the owner o...
Steve A
Asking for Closing Costs vs. Higher Price (Same netback)
What are the factors to consider when deciding whether to ask the seller to pay for closing costs or just boosting the offering price to compensate.
Sample deal:
Offer 1- $515K, each party pays his own closing cos...
Rich E.
2016 Goals/Plans
A weird thing happens when I write down my goal. Even if I don't look at them again until the end of the year, they all seem to happen. I thought I would use this forum to write down my 2016 goals. Hopefully, they...