Christopher B.
Should I separate utilities; This means more CapEx right?
I am looking at 2-4 unit multi-family properties, some have separate utilities, and some a mix. The mix is mostly Owner pays water/sewer/trash and gas heat, and tenant pays electric. With the same neighborhoods, the...
Nicholas Espero
Cosigning a VA Loan to meet qualifications
Hello All!I am currently in the works of putting together my first real estate investment in the form of a house hack. I currently live in the San Diego area where average unit prices are at their highest in about 7 y...
Ivan Maldonado
BRRRR with FHA 203k?
Not sure if there is a better forum topic to post this but here I go…My overall vision/goal is to acquire a multifamily (2-4 unit). Gain equity in this property and then be able to refinance to take me to the next one...
Katherine Velazquez
Newbie: Finding the correct state
Hello BP,
I am a newbie and I want to be able to achieve my first rental property in the next 6-12 months. I know I want to invest in single-family/ Small Multi-family homes and use the buy and hold strategy. I have ...
Dino H.
Driveway Parasite Removal
Hi,
Haven’t posted here in a minute; thought I would check here first before doing any actual research. I’m currently managing an eight unit property for my parents who are out of the country ATM.
The property is i...
Ryan McCook
share ownership with sister on one property only
Here's my scenario:I financed 4 properties with 1 loan to take advantage of some better pricing. One of the properties was co-owned by me and my sister, the other 3 properties I owned solely in my own LLC.Is there a w...
Laura Guy
Housing Providers Impact on Communities
REAL ESTATE INVESTORS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS: I am working on a project to defend and improve the reputation of housing providers and investors. How do we improve communities, and how does government get in our way? Gi...
Anthony Conrad
Capital Expenditure offsets income
If my capital expenditures on a rental property exceed my rental income, can I use those expenses to offset W2 income or does it only offset passive income? I just got my first rental property rented and I’m trying t...
Justin Goodin
How To Quit Your Job Through Investing In Real Estate
No matter how many jobs you’ve had or how far down the career path you are, facing any workplace transition brings up emotions, fears, and possibly, some sleepless nights. The bittersweet feelings of quitting a job in...
Tarek Israwi
Vacant land in kern county, Ca
Hello, I own some vacant land in Kern county, CA. I want to start getting into purchasing rentals out of CA. I have saved up some money. Should I get rid of the vacant land and add it to what I would use for the re...