All Forum Posts by: Jessica Ponder

Question: I found a duplex I think I want to make an offer it. It is brand new. Both sides are 4bd 3bth. It is in a good area, but most surrounding houses are still the smaller, older, original homes. How would you run numbers/ what would you keep in mind when looking to buy or not buy this property?

I do not want to fix and flip or buy anything that needs repairs or renovations so I love that this is brand new.
This area is a nicer area and homes tend to rent for more. I will long term rent one side and short term rent the other side. One possibility for one side may be renting per bedroom. There is a college nearby and with 4 rooms and 3 bathrooms that might be a reasonable idea. 

I know comps won't give anything reasonable because no other homes have really been remodeled yet. Do people make these kinds of moves with visions of what will happen in the future or is this too ahead of its time and people avoid it?

Also I thought I wanted a quadplex, but most are 1 bed 1 bath. I am seeing the benefit of duplexes being bigger (higher rent), and only worrying about filling 1 or 2 units seems easier than 3 or 4. Do you think this is an accurate way to look at it?

@Alexandra Hughes Pailet Hello, I have a question about the Boot camp. My spouse (who does not speak very much English and has no interest in real estate) wants to join me in New Orleans. Are the lunches/ evening events open to no participants or is there and "event" pass where one can participate in some of the fun events without attending the workshops?

@Steven Hassett Hi Steven! How are you? I am moving to St Pete and am looking to buy a MFH that I can live in and rent out a portion. I would love to know about the Facebook groups/ email lists that may help me with my search. Thank you!

@Cassi Justiz That is a great reply. How long have you been doing REI in Oklahoma? Are you a licensed realtor? I would say I am the step before brand new... I am trying to absorb all I can. I do live in Oklahoma, but I am not certain this is where I want to buy my first home. I love hearing from and learning from as many people as possible. If you would be willing to connect, please let me know. Thanks

I am signed up and excited! Glad I found BP right in time to join the bootcamp. I am at the very beginning of my real estate journey and I am so proud to start it here :D

@Lara White The course was called Without Fear of Her Future. There is an affordable 7 day introduction and then a VERY pricey 16 week mentorship if you choose to sign up. A lot of good information has been shared and I am pumped for real estate and learned things.... I will continue my learning with BPs Rookie Bootcamp at a more affordable price. 

Thank you for the key word alerts! I went and did that. 

I would love to all meet up sometime @Kiera Underwood and @Lara White

@alexandra Yes! I will sign up now! I just wasn't sure if you had to have any experience! Yay, what a great time to join BP!!! SO excited!

@Alexandra Hughes Pailet I am brand new to BP and brand new to Real Estate Investing. I am about to sign up for the BP Bootcamp. Can I also sign up for the BPCON?

@David Robertson  That is an AMAZING shirt. I am brand new so not much to put on a shirt at this moment, but I LOVE that!

Hi Everyone!

I do not listen to podcasts. I do have an iphone and the app is right there. I'm just not a very audio person. I don't really listen to music either. However, I would like to change that. I looked at the BP podcasts today and there are over 500 episodes! WOW. SO.... do people start from episode 1 and work to the end? Do you start with newest and go backward? Do you just randomly listen to what interests you?!?! What is the best way to break into podcasts?

Thank you