I bought a home at a significant discount with the intention of cleaning it out (hoarder home) rehabbing, and then keeping it long term as a buy and hold investment. I’m not looking for a quick flip. There’s a bunch of normal demo and renovation to do (new flooring, paint, bathrooms, etc.) but th...
Hey everyone! Wanted to provide a quick update since my last post. We’ve now spoken with three lenders and three real estate agents, all of whom have been fantastic! We’ve been prequalified for up to $750K, with options ranging from single-family homes to multifamily properties (duplexes to quadp...
After the first duplex purchase, how can i scale and purchase more when limited on cash for a down payment for the next one?
Investment Info: Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment. Purchase price: $137,000 Cash invested: $6,850 This was the first duplex I bought and house hacked. What made you interested in investing in this type of deal? Honestly I since this was my first rental and I was also going to ...
I am looking to see if there is anyone who has purchased RV parks or is an investor. I have been looking at a few of them and I have a few questions. There is a lot of information out there but it can be confusing or overwhelming. I would like to pick the brains of someone who has been through th...
Hey everyone, I'm Rafael, principal at Tower REI. We've been buying and renovating across NYC for 16+ years, all cash, and we're actively looking for our next deals. Our buy box: • 1-5 family homes needing rehab (townhouses, brownstones, rowhouses) • Development sites from 10,000 to 80,000 builda...
Hi everyone, I’m a European investor using a U.S. LLC and Im looking into Philadelphia mortgage foreclosure Sheriff Sales. I’d really appreciate advice from anyone with first-hand experience. My main questions are: If the mortgage debt is $150,000 but the property sells for $60,000, what happens ...
For those investing in mortgage notes, what factors do you consider most important when evaluating a potential deal? Beyond the purchase price, how do you weigh things like the borrower’s payment history, property value, equity position, interest rate, remaining balance, loan-to-value ratio, and ...
I've seen a lot of posts recently regarding Section 8 - some needing help, others critical of it. Section 8 gets a bad reputation it mostly doesn't deserve. Here's what it actually looks like from the landlord's side: Part of the rent is paid by the housing authority, straight to the owner, every...
For investors who have built equity in an investment property, when do you start considering a refinance? Is your primary goal usually: Accessing equity → Funding another deal → Restructuring debt → Improving liquidity? What would make a refinance worthwhile for you?
I think I’m finally ready to buy my first investment property. I’ve been working with a lender who is very familiar with working with real estate investors, and he also works with a few agents who regularly help other investors. I’m thinking it would make sense to reach out to one of those agents...
For those holding single-family rentals in small rural markets (towns under 10K), what's the minimum cap rate you'll buy at? I'm using 7% on all-in cost (price plus repairs plus closing) after 8% vacancy, 8% maintenance, 8% capex, management, taxes and insurance. Is that too low for the extra ris...
Hi everyone, I am new to real estate, have been on BP for a few months, have been watching/listening to the youtube videos and podcasts. I'm looking for some guidance on where to start my out of state investing joruney. I currently live in NYC and would rather not live in this area utilizing an F...
Every car looks good when it's new. Every guitar is shiny hanging on the wall in the store. Every new TV looks spectacular when somebody first plugs it in. I'm much more interested in what happens later. Does the car still start every morning at 100,000 miles? Does the guitar stay in tune, or doe...
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE / PROPERTY OPERATIONS September 2026 A Preventative Maintenance Calendar That Protects Cash Flow Preventative maintenance turns surprise repairs into planned work. A simple seasonal calendar can help Cleveland, Akron, and Lorain landlords stay ahead of weather, equipment ...
I just bought four SFH outside San Antonio and the cash flow is minimal but bought them for appreciation and tax benefits. Before I start marketing them I was consider a the mid-term rental option for one of them. I'm aware of AirDNA for AirBNB data but how do you do market research for mid-term ...
I’ve coached a lot of hosts transitioning from short-term to midterm rentals — and I keep seeing the same mistake over and over again. Most people treat midterm rentals like short-term stays with longer bookings. They focus on aesthetics and daily rates instead of what really matters: tenant type...