I'm just starting my real estate investing adventure and my first step (other than signing up for BP and listening to podcasts) is to meet people in the industry for informational interviews. I have a lunch meeting t...
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Alright BP, here's a question. I have a tenant that I recently placed in a Baltimore area home on a long term lease. Before the first month is up, he told me that due to an inheritance, he would like to pay the rest o...
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I'm thinking about looking into American Home Shield to warranty my appliances for my rental properties. Does anyone have any exposure to using a home warranty or home warranties similar to American Home Shield?
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Need some input!!I do not have fantastic margins here..Purchase price: $146kRepairs: Cosmetic only. House is 2300 sq ft. $23k?ARV: $215Got a hard money quote ...30-35k out of pocket. Yikes. Is that pretty much what I ...
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I have an agent with whom I've had a long term (past) working relationship for several years. 99% of her business is (no surprise in this market) short sales as a seller's rep. I, of course, am wanting to find a way t...
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Just curious on what the more experienced investors think of turnkey properties? If the numbers work would you do it? I work full time and have a family so I am struggling right now with trying to invest out of state ...
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I am looking for feedback on what holes/errors there are in my creative financing plan.Backstory: I just moved to the Indianapolis area 4 months ago from Las Vegas and decided to give REI a shot. I have been immersing...
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I’m in the process of trying to get my first rental property (not sure if I want to do single or multi family) but Im having a little bit of cold feet... what was some of you all experience with your first rental prop...
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My wife and I built our first home in Maryland, where we are currently stationed due to work. We are both active duty military and bound to move within the next 3-5 years. The question I have is whether we should sell...
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I see wholesaling done frequently with empty homes for flippers or other investors. But what about wholesaling a home that is currently occupied with tenants? Does this ever occur? Are there any downsides with a contr...