Whitney Bivins
Should I cut my losses and start over?
I bought a 1960s 355k duplex with an owner occupied loan. 7.5% interest, about 2800 mortgage payment. Since living here I’ve put in a new HVAC in both units and kitchen into one unit, I’ve max out my credit card, and ...
Philip Schultz
Buying first property...in the hood?
I'm saving up some capital right now and hoping to purchase my first rental property in a couple months.
I'm from Houston so as many know, the market is crazy and full of investors.
I've been looking at starting in ...
Account Closed
Finally Closed our First Deal!
Finally Closed our First Deal!It has been a little over two years since I stumbled across the BP Podcast and began the journey to purchase my first rental property, and while it took significantly longer than I origin...
Vince M.
Agent not familiar with a double close
I placed an offer on a REO property last week and when I mentioned to the real estate agent that I would be wholesaling it and doing a double close she looked at me as if I had 3 eyes. She said she had never heard of...
Nwakaego O.
My contractor has blown throw the allocated budget
Hey everyone, I'm new to this home ownership deal and am currently doing some rehab to my basement. I have had to stop all repairs being done to my house because the contractor sent me a bill of an additional $38K on ...
Alejandro Escalante
What would you recommend me to do next?
Hello everyone my name is Alejandro Escalante. Im 19 yrs old and I really want to focus my time in real estate investing. I love the idea of fix n flips and really want to get my first step into this career but I’m qu...
Travis Glenn
First Deal! Potential Foundation Problem. HELP!
Hello All, So 4 days ago I as able to get my first real estate deal under contract in Spring, TX! I'm super exited to finally be taking that fist step into the world of real estate investing and was initially very opt...
Sharon H.
Should I renew the lease when tenant always pays late?
Hello BP Community,I am new to real estate and this forum. I converted my primary residence to a rental property in October 2017. The house is in Los Angeles and the lease will be due in October 2018. From November 20...
Wesley W.
Tenants challenging minor rent increase
Some context…
Small multi-family building (4 units) self managed. One of the upper units went vacant and needed an update (flooring, paint, etc.). Power tool work began no earlier than 9:30am and finished no later ...
Roy N.
Private Money - where to begin
After months ... well, maybe a year, of lurking, I've submitted my "introduction" post and made a few other small contributions to some of the fora.
Now I've sat down to raise the questions responsible for my being h...