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Hello Everyone! It's been a little while since my last discussion post, but every time I've turned to the BP Pro community for help or advice I've walked away a much smarter investor for it. Here's my situation:My par...
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Hey all! 41 yr old W2 employee in a long standing family business getting ready to start out in REI. What did you find was the MOST important thing you did when starting out? Thanks,Rick
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I'm currently looking at deals in my market that are 5-10 units. Nothing wild in comparison to the 50-100+ unit deals being discussed, but still exciting for me. The financing aspect of these deals is usually killin...
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If I am going to invest in real estate through an LLC, will I be able to buy and hold or rehab properties in any state?....So for example if I file for the LLC in Maryland, can I also go into DC or Virginia to invest?
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With everyone working from home these days, where possible, and with the recent news that companies like Twitter are opting for a permanent remote workplace, I think it's clear that commercial real estate will be seri...
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I may be a little impatient but after hearing nothing from 70 probate direct mailers, I am wondering if anyone else uses a different method to market to probate. I am working with an experienced direct mail company a...
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I love analyzing multi-units, and have a couple of different spreadsheets from different sources. I'm wondering how folks estimate CapEx, maintenance/repairs, and turnover costs?My current spreadsheets use 10% of gro...
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Hello! I have started to make offers on some deals in Columbus, hopefully should be able to close on one within the next 2-3 months if not sooner. I have spoken to a couple property managers so far, but really need to...
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I own rental properties in CA, TX and FL, and the property manager in TX (north Houston area) told me that they will now be charging a $120 vacancy fee to cover their work during a vacancy. They say it's customary. ...
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Hi everyone. My name is Anthony, from Massachusetts, specifically North Shore area. I found BP while doing some research and learning more about real estate investing. I've been making my way through all the podca...