Sophie Goldman
Advice on property improvements
Hi all! I’m relatively new here, though I’ve been lurking for a while. I currently own a 2-family rental and it turns out that my co-owner and I are eligible for a $30k renovation grant and we’re considering where to ...
Montez B.
Owner pays Utilities
Hey team I have a quick question, so I found a great 4 plex to house hack in a C+ area only thing is the owner has to play the utilities, should I stay away from properties like this ? If so what will be some pros an...
Jin Zhang
Is it legal to close a doorway of a SFR to turn it into two units
Hi everyone, I have a naive question and could not find a good answer by googling. I am wondering if I could close a doorway and turn a SFR into two units and rent them to two different groups? Is there any legal cons...
Colin Olsen
Will programmable thermostats deter renters?
My wife and I recently purchased a three-flat in Berwyn and are house hacking for at least the next year. The property has a single furnace, so we cover gas and heat for all three units (which can get pricey in Chicag...
Stanley Cenatus
Foreign real estate Investing.
I am currently looking to invest in Dominican Republic for short term vacation rental. One of the questions that I am having trouble finding the answer to is when I am collecting my money from a foreign bank and send ...
Dave Carpenter
How are buildings with airbnbs appraised?
I'm looking at a building that is zoned B-1 business and plan to convert it to 3 airbnb units. Once the build out is complete, how would an appraiser value the building given that use? Would they use comps for other B...
Philip L.
Refinancing 16 to a 30 year mortgage
I currently have a mortgage that was a 30 year but now only has 16 years left.I no longer live in the property and I am going to be renting it out as a rent to own.To improve cash flow I am looking to refinance the pr...
Mike Hoherchak
Multifamily: To buy or to build...that is the question
What are your thoughts?I live in eastern PA and I'm learning that inventory of residential multi-family properties are very slim within my price point. The inventory that is available seems to be really old and run do...
Brody Swanson
Canadian Real Estate - First Property
Hey All,
I am looking to purchase my first investment property (Canada) and was wondering everyone's thought on the deal as I am not sure whether this is good or not the best. I was hoping to get it for around $300,0...
Derrick Britt
Flipping in Indianapolis
I was looking for any information on the flipping market in Indianapolis, is it a buyers market or a renters market. How is the purchase to rent to sell market, what would be your average hold time to convert a filp. ...