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Ed Long First Commercial Property (20 units) - Advice Requested
30 August 2013 | 17 replies

Hello,

I'm making an offer on my first commercial property. I've been investing in the area in 2-4 unit properties for about 15 years, and have decided that a larger unit will better fit my investing/return...

Freeman Schultz Vacant apartment questions
7 December 2023 | 11 replies

In New York City a common practice among some landlords is what referred to as "warehousing" where they take vacant apartments off the market because it is less profitable to rent them out.Another reason why apartment...

Jay Mayer First time Rent Increase after 2 yrs, $100 too much on $1100 rent
15 May 2024 | 15 replies

Hello everyone, I am a new landlord with little experience and wanted to get some insight on a rent increase I am planning on my rental home. It hast been 2 yrs since the tenant moved in and assuming they want to sing...

Wade Stahle Rental Income during market decline
28 May 2016 | 22 replies

Hello BP,I have a question for everyone who has experienced a market decline in their local area. Say I am investor with 20 units and those buildings decline in value by 50% over a short period of time. What happens t...

Sahara Faughn Please advise - Covid-19 partial claim, Preforeclosure auction and home sale
14 November 2024 | 12 replies

I am currently in Preforeclosure with a scheduled auction on August 20th, and I am under a special forebearance due to medical issues and having 2 small children under the age of 7. I found a buyer for my home, got a ...

Lincoln Waite Paying utilities on a Multi-Family and it's eating all of my cash flow. (Iowa)
8 February 2025 | 22 replies

New investor here. My first property was a multi-family in Iowa. I got it for dirt cheap, and now I see why. The former owner (LLC) was rather lacking on upkeep of the units. And now after a year, the utilities are ea...

Gaurav Bahal Appraisal is Less than Contract: To Buy or Not to Buy? HELP!
14 January 2016 | 38 replies

Hello BP! My wife and I are contemplating our first investment property, a triplex in FL. It's fully rented, projected conservatively calculated returns are 10% cash on cash, 1.3% price-to-rent, 7% cap rate. Appraisal...

Todd G. Your Input on Creative Financing References
16 September 2013 | 16 replies

I've enjoyed my views from the back row, but have decided to lose my 'Forum Post Virginity' this afternoon.

I'd like to start by giving myself away with CREATIVE FINANCING

While that may sound sugges...

Account Closed Do nicer finishes decrease turn over rate?
13 March 2019 | 55 replies

Hi Everyone. I wanted to see what your experience has been with spending a little more on rehab and has that helped to reduce your tenant turnover? Maybe improving kitchen cabinets, countertops and replacing vanities....

Terry Landon Do PM agents show units before a tenant has moved out?
21 November 2022 | 27 replies

I own a lot of multi units with high turnover. My current PM company takes the first months rent for commission on new tenants. But the agent is also refusing to show the property while it's still occupied when a ten...