All - Newbie here. And I am sure this has been discussed before. But how do experienced investors use the 1 or 2% rule to a market such as California? What are the typical rents you would expect (as a % of purchase pr...

Im 19 years old, looking to start flipping houses. i have a little background in mortgage and have some family friends that are real estate agents. i Have 4k in the bank right now and havent started to build any credi...

Hello all, I am planning to start a construction agency business in the coming months. In California, to work as a contractor, we need to obtain a contractor licence from Contractors State License Board. Based on what...

I am looking for a investor friendly purchase contract for CA.  I received access to the CAR but find it daunting and difficult to explain and I am afraid it will spook the seller.  Can anyone direct me to a investor ...

Hi,My friend is building an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in their backyard in Los Angeles area and wondered what kind of lumber is good for the framing both in terms of price and quality? They are in a class B+ to A ...

Hi, I am a residential realtor in Los Angeles, CA. I own a few investments here. But, have decided to purchase out of state. I just closed on my first property in Cleveland, OH - a triplex in Shaker Heights.   I'm loo...

Hello All,

It has been progressively worse since I have been seriously looking the past few years to invest in some SFH's to make rentals .

Prices & interest rates have gone up making it very hard ...

Today's Phoenix newspaper had the following article - The point being that when you invest for cash flow it is a good idea to find communities where "normal people" can afford the rent & can afford to buy. Whether...

Hello,I am relatively new to BP. I am based in North Hollywood, CA. I have been doing real estate for a short while now. Prior to real estate I was in film/ tv production since 2008.  I have gotten several things unde...

Hey BP Community!I've recently become intrigued in REI and want to include it into my investment portfolio as a way to set myself up for the future. I've read several books and have browsed the forums (awesome discuss...