Farhan Anwar
Starting out from Dallas, TX
Hi BP Members, I am starting out in the realestate investing business after a long delay, joined BP 3 years ago but didn't take out enough time to focus due to job, transition, travel, kids etc. My Long Term Goal is t...
Kristina Pearson
The importance of a CPA with RE knowledge
I've been working with my current CPA for several years and have built a lot of trust, however, she's never worked with REI, rather entrepreneurs in almost every industry but RE. And after reading/listening to several...
George P.
#21 rental was purchased today
I just finished #19 and its on the MLS for $1,150. I started #20 and today closed on #21.my goal is 35 at the moment. not sure if i can get there, but will sure try my hardest.this one is close to another few i have. ...
Mario Russo
Home Warranty Programs
Hi BP, My wife and I own a townhome rental property. Recently our water heater went out (it was 25 years old) and it looks like it may be about $1100 or so to replace. This got me thinking about using a home warranty ...
Tom Stern
I'm about to make a move with my rental properties but is this the right time?
I had a post up a few months ago (can't find it now) where I described my situation with four fully paid-for rental properties. My next move is to sell one of them and buy a multi-family. I ran the numbers, came up wi...
Jorge Vazquez
Should you ever sell?
Hey everyone, my name is Jorge Vazquez. I'm a broker in Tampa and have been navigating the real estate waters for over 20 years. Given my time in the field, I wanted to share some insights.
For me, real estate has be...
Glenn Barlow
When to move on up to Class B
Hi BP fam, Currently, I am working in all Class C properties (duplex/tri/quad, and soon to be 24 unit MF property, also Class C). I hear horror stories online about people talking down Class C and saying that cap rate...
Matthew Tregoning
Unlocking the Sunshine State: Exploring Short-Term Rental Markets in Florida
I've been doing some deep diving into the short-term rental markets here in Florida, and I'm excited to share some insights with you. Florida has always been a hotspot for vacation rentals, and the market is as vibran...
Ben Lovro
Aligning Property Prices with IRR
IntroductionInvesting in real estate might sound like something grown-ups do, but it's never too early to start learning about it.You see, real estate is like a big puzzle, and one piece of that puzzle is the property...
Jesse Turner
What Do You Use to Estimate ROI on a Specific Amenity?
I come from a data science background, so I'm accustomed to creating models to derive the incremental ROI of each variable.I hear some people saying "get the $10,000 hot tub", and I get that, especially if it's a "tab...