What 99% of Rookies Miss When Buying a “Cheap” Rental Property

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We’ve all come across that property—the one with the irresistibly low price in the bad area of town. The numbers make it look like a home-run real estate deal, but are there too many red flags to ignore? We’ll show you exactly what to do when analyzing this type of rental property!

Welcome back to another Rookie Reply! We’ve pulled three new questions from the BiggerPockets Forums, and first up, an investor wants to know whether or not they need an umbrella policy for their property. Tune in as Ashley and Tony share their thoughts on insurance, LLCs, and a range of asset protection strategies you can use to safeguard what’s yours. Then, we weigh the pros and cons of FHA and conventional loans. One of these options gives you a clear advantage when it comes to seller negotiations!

Our final question comes from an investor who’s considering a “great” deal in a less desirable part of town. It looks good on paper, but are other investors steering clear for good reason? We break down when it makes sense to buy this type of deal, and conversely, when it’s more trouble than it’s worth!

00:00 Intro
01:11 BEST Asset Protection Strategies
08:49 FHA vs. Conventional Loans
12:22 “Good” Deals in “Bad” Areas
24:14 Send Us Your Question!