Justin C.
Frugal lessons learned while renovating a 100yr old house
I am about 90% complete on renovating a 100 year old SFH and have learned several ways to be frugal which I will carry into the renovation of my second property. I thought the BP community would gain from my experienc...
Rob Beland
Removing old cast iron steam pipe
What's the best saw/blade combination for removing old steam pipes from a basement (asbestos insulation already removed)? Is there a better option than a sawz-all and a metal cutting blade? Any chance it can be taken ...
Brandon Russell
50% Rule - Confused on its application.
Working on the analysis for my first property and as I'm looking for BRRRR deals I'm finding trouble find anything that meets the 50% rule. I know interest rates have made it more difficult right now but I'm curious a...
Don Thornton
Rentometer or zillow to get correct rent amount?
My property manager told me rentometer is not correct in telling me how much rent I should collect for my property. He said Zillow is better. What are your thoughts? Please advise.
Robert Walden
Home Repair Cost Estimator (and Takeoff) Software Recommendation
I've read a number of inquiries on this forum from investors asking for recommendations on "Cost Estimator" software for flips. Unfortunately, most of the replies I've seen on here tell people to read books, learn all...
Amy H.
Infrared scanning.. waste of money?
After months of looking and searching for an investment rental property, I am finally under contract for my first deal in Virginia! WOOHOOO! I couldn't find this question in the forums, so I apologize if I am repeatin...
Boris Mordkovich
How We Automated and Streamlined Our Short-Term Rental Business
Hey everyone.
My name is Boris - over the last few years, my wife and I have built up a portfolio of properties in a handful of cities around the country that we run as short-term and mid-term rentals. As we both com...
Sam Fickel
Running numbers before paying
Apparently, I've used the BP calculators too many times in the past and can't use them anymore. I'm really just trying to play with numbers and get some reps in to learn how to analyze properties for when I'm ready to...
John Gam
Are SAFMR guaranteed?
Assuming it complies with building codes, zoning and passes HUD inspection. Also Huduser.gov is where the SAFMR rents are from.
Felix Rodriguez
First Investment/ Single Family House-Hack
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Portsmouth.
Purchase price: $240,000
Cash invested: $1,000
4 Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom, 1768 sqft
What made you interested in investin...