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Raising equity can be the most challenging aspect of closing a deal. It requires careful planning and diligent execution. Like me, you’ll quickly discover it’s not a walk in the park. I faced numerous hurdles and stre...
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From what I've seen on my time on BP, success can be found in interesting markets. What are your thoughts on Odessa, TX?
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About a week ago I was the winning (and probably only bidder) on a town home that I thought was a good deal and would make a good flip or buy and hold. The property was being sold subject to the redemption period and...
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I am stunned at the number of smokers that are out there in the rental pool. Right now out of seven units I have four smokers, all of which claim to be 'outdoors' smokers, two of which I discovered subsequent to leasi...
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I moved some tenants in yesterday to find out there’s a mold problem in the kitchen. If it takes a week or two to mitigate do I have to move the tenants out? I’m not sure how the laws work or if there’s some defined s...
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Hello everyone! Â My name is Brian and I live in Denver, CO. Â I just bought my first home here a few months ago and, throughout the process, discovered that I really want a bigger slice of this real estate pie!BP was r...
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I am currently in my first stages of becoming a Rental property owner. My name is Libby and I currently live in the Fremont, OH area. (Close to larger cities Toledo, Columbus, Cleveland) looking to link up with surrou...
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For those of you who have sold properties with seller financing or a seller carry, what was the interest rate you charged? Anyone sell a fix and flip with a carry back?
Let me preface this by saying my ultimate goal is asset protection- that is my #1 priority. Now, moving forward I have an umbrella insurance policy, and will be opening an LLC for my current rental property. At ...
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Hello everybody! I'm Emily Schultz. I live in Portland, Oregon, will invest in Cleveland, Ohio but currently working on my tan in Scottsdale, Arizona. (I am actually here working and I use sunscreen. It's a business a...