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My first post on BP, so thanks in advance! I could really use some help on making a smart move with a rental property I own. It's a single-bedroom condo, owned free and clear in DC that I've had since I bought it 20 y...
Hey guys.Do you think it is better to approach real estate as a business rather than an investment opportunity? Also what can be the the advantages and disadvantages to this approach? What advice would you give to som...
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Good Morning BP!I'm a Kansas City transplant living in the DMV area. I currently work in Reston, VA (bit of a commute) but will likely be working closer toward the DC area in the immediate future (1-1.5 years) so I'd ...
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Hello,As per Josh and Brandon's encouragement on a podcast, I am making a post to get more involvement on the BP community!A little about me:I just received a degree in Construction Management from Colorado State Univ...
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I've refurbished a house and have a buyer under contract. The buyer is selling their house and the closing on their house is three weeks ahead of our closing. The buyer (young couple with two small boys and a big do...
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Hello All,From an investor's perspective, what is most attractive in the presentation of a deal (besides good looking numbers)?Coming from a Commercial Banking background, performing the analysis, underwriting, and ul...
Hi All,New investor here. I live in NYC and have decided to begin my real estate investment career in the Twin Cities. Having gone to school there, I’m fairly familiar with the area and believe there is great opport...
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My wife and I want to relocate to the Austin, Texas area and purchase a house. I went through the financing process but I need a cosigner to get the final approval. We have credit scores in the mid to upper 700s, all ...
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After reading, researching, and adding information for ROE calculations I realized the % goes down every year. ROE is opposite to ROI, year over year. I based my calculations conservatively for a rental property we ow...
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Hi All,Pretty excited here, as after about a week, I may be able to lock down a property to wholesale. HOWEVER, I need some help figuring out the cost to repair it.It is a lot that has a construction on it right now,...