I listen and occasionally call in to a satellite radio show that helps listeners with personal financial matters (paying down debt, saving for college, retirement planning, asset allocation, etc.).  The show is great ...

When looking at rental properties, Im coming across rents for 2 bd apartments that are roughly 550-700, but the market indicates a 2 bedroom should be around 900-950. When you see a property like this, how do you rais...

Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying a 5-plex in Montreal. This would be my first deal. It currently cash flows. However, I am worried that office buildings will convert to residential units afters the pandemic ends and co...

Hi everybody - My name is Stephen - I'm a BP newbie from the Hartford, CT area hoping to further my knowledge and get to know anyone interested in REI. Right now, I work in corporate IT and want to wisely transition i...

Hey everyone,

I found this site through google while trying to find some real estate investing books. I'm new here and I hope I can learn from all of the bright minds in this forum. I'm 25 years old, in debt and want...

We all know the 1,2% when it comes to renting. How about a rule on the return you can get on improving/rehabbing a rental unit to raise rents, is there a general rule for that?For example, I have a multifamily of 3 un...

Hi, I'm a new member to BP and live in the South Shore of Massachusetts. My investment experience so far has consisted of a fixer upper I bought with a family member in 2006 and sold 2 years later. I'm looking to get ...

I almost close on a duplex. 3 bed and 1 bed. Is it a good idea to add 2 more bedrooms to the 1 bed unit? there is plenty of room in the attic. Andri

How difficult is it to own a rental property (condo or multi-family) in a different state?What should I be aware of, in order to make me successful?Please let me know your thoughts!

Hi all! I recently joined BP and this is my first post. My wife and I are super excited to get going on our REI journey!Our plan and motivation is nothing new. We want to primarily buy and hold rental property to repl...