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Micah Mcarthur I dont understand the Turnkey game
30 September 2017 | 114 replies

I am just starting to explore the turnkey option of investing, and right away, I am having serious doubts, because it doesnt make sense.  It sounds too good ....If a turnkey outfit buys a distressed property at a disc...

Russell Payne Short Term Rental Vs. Long Term Rental
25 April 2024 | 93 replies

When looking to purchase your first investment property, would you prefer a short term or long term rental plan?Would love some pros and cons! Thanks!

Matthew Konkel Investing in College Towns
9 July 2020 | 41 replies

Hey everyone, I was looking into buying a duplex or single family home in a small college town of about 20,000 people and the school size is about 30,000. During the summer 90% of the university students leave, not su...

Bienes Raices Warranty deed--need to use an attorney?
7 August 2012 | 30 replies

The consensus seems to be that a WD is better than using a quitclaim. Is this something I need to pay an attorney to do or is it fairly straightforward and something I could do on my own to save money?

Ricky Rodriguez Maximizing House Hacking Success
27 February 2024 | 12 replies

Me and my two buddies just jumped into real estate investment and are thinking of trying out a house hacking strategy. We all have regular W2 jobs, and we'd love some tips on how to make the most of it. Any advice wou...

Chibuzor Alumba Bad First Investment - Newbie Beware
8 May 2019 | 59 replies

My very first deal:Purchase price: $205,000Down payment: 11% + 2% closing costsHouse Type: Single FamilySqft: 678 (WHAT? This isn't even a tight market nor a great neighbourhood. How did I get sold this crap lol)Locat...

Zach Schwarzmiller Strongest Long-Term Tenant Proof Flooring - WA State
10 April 2016 | 67 replies

I ran a search around the forms and didn't seem to be able to find a forum on the strong long-term tenant proof flooring. I am looking to update some units built in the 90's in Washington State and sick of carpet. In ...

Shelby Willitts Has anyone used a self-directed IRA?
26 January 2022 | 52 replies

I am thinking of transferring funds from my Simple IRA to a self-directed real estate IRA. Wondering if anyone has done this and how difficult is it?

Ericka G. Refinance or Pay Off Mortgage?
1 April 2019 | 44 replies

Hi all,Need some advice. I moved into one of my rentals full time. It was purchased on a 5/1 ARM at 3.875% about 5 years ago and started out as an accidental house hack due to a temporary out of state work assignment....

David Hanson How much cash flow and cap rate is enough?
13 December 2016 | 47 replies

Need some advice. I'm looking at a 12 unit property that IMHO is overpriced because it breaks even ($0 cash flow) after all expenses and debt service (1.0 DSCR). Cap rate is 5.8% which doesn't seem too bad. I'm try...