
3 December 2017 | 14 replies
Nothing that they'll teach you can't be learned for free here, or through $30 in used books on Amazon.
13 December 2017 | 57 replies
It's a high rise studio condo that was bought by the current owner last May for $50k.

11 July 2018 | 27 replies
So, here it is, I love SFR, I have A LOT of SFR, over the course of the last two years, have been dipping into the Multi-Family space and now graduating to 100+ units - still buying lots of SFR (I just cannot contain myself :) ) 10 Reason(s) I love SFR:Higher RentsLess Turn-OverCan be more strategic with purchase location and typeMore of it available in the marketplaceLike the idea of a single home, single transaction, single & quick exit plan Financing Readily AvailableManagement System and Controls in Place (internal function)Construction is streamlined with all standard products in ALL SFR unitsTenant Responsible for Exterior & UtilitiesSimple, Simple, Simple and can be replicated easily/swiftlyAs I have been trying my hand at Multi-Family, it is similar but not the same and many will argue you gain more efficiency with Multi-Family but, you equally gain more challenges:Larger Common Expenses: Cleaning, Exterior Maintenance, More Placement, Common Area Utility CostPotentially higher turn-over (frequency of turnover)Same material buying power as lots of SFR (Construction side) In-Fighting amongst tenants (always a fun one)Larger Capital ExposureProgressing into this next phase, after slowly moving from 2-unit, 4-unit, 8-unit, 12-unit, 21-Unit, 36-Unit, 40- Unit - now to 100+ Units, all had own challenges - but the goal has always been the same, take something that's old, undervalued, do an awesome renovation, raise rents and replace existing tenants with higher quality teantns willing to pay a small premium to live in an updated unit as opposed to your typical run of the mill apartment (existing tenants have the option to upgrade to the new premium units or exit) -My question for BP Community what amenities are important to you - adding the following, please feel free to contribute or comment:USB Outlets in all rooms (including bathroom)Tile Shower SurroundHard Surface CountersStainless Steel AppliancesNew Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring High-End Glossy European Style Kitchen CabinetsLake View (Unobstructed 270 degrees) Updated Elevator Cars Fancy Modern Lobby with Coffee Station and Dry Cleaner Kiosk (drop-off and pick-up)New Kids playgroundNew Dedicated Dog Park (Real Dog Park)SmartHome HUB (Powered by Amazon Alexa)Electric Car Charging StationBike Station and In-Unit Bike RackPrivate and Secure Fenced in Parking8th Floor Rooftop Deck and Community Center featuring (Large Format TV's, Ping Pong, Billiards) - with Full Lake ViewOn-Site Coin Operated Laundry.............What would you be willing to a pay premium for?
9 March 2018 | 17 replies
Seattle has the Amazon effect on cost of living there.

16 February 2017 | 5 replies
Amazon has actually set up office in downtown Santa Cruz.

31 May 2017 | 50 replies
Their response time and customer service is comparable to AMAZON and that's saying something.

25 August 2017 | 2 replies
Did a quick design and realized I can have three two bed apartment, three one bed apartment and two studios.

7 September 2017 | 5 replies
She chose to the follow the loser to the next destination.You can get parking stickers from Amazon.

2 September 2017 | 9 replies
@Diane G.When you say "soundproof" are you simply trying to reduce noise between units or are you looking for recording studio quiet?

7 February 2013 | 9 replies
I purchased a roll of it from Amazon to put up as a backsplash in a rental.