I'm renovating a studio apartment with limited space. Any input on the appliances noted above would be appreciated. I didn't list ventless dryers as I haven't read very many good things about them. I used to have one ...

Hi guys, I need some feedback. I live in the Houston area and I am in the process of acquiring my first multi family property, which I will be house hacking. I am currently renting and my lease will expire before I bu...

Hello all. I have never purchased a house and I am about to. I plan on purchasing rental properties with cash from $15k to $40k. What I was curious about is the closing cost of these types of homes, is it really on 3%...

Welcome to the first 2014 East Bay Meetup!

The last meetup in Oakland was a great exchange, so time for another one! Please post on this forum instead of the old one if you plan to attend, so I can get a ba...

I've heard this statement many times on BP, "Most people just don't like being landlords."My questions to you all are; How would you go about finding a prospective buyer who does like the idea of being a landlord? Wha...

Hi BP,I did a general search in the forums for traveling nurse rentals, but want to get feedback from the SJ area.I have a SFH and was thinking about renting some of the rooms to traveling nurses. Does anyone have exp...

How can people pay ever-increasing prices that exceed their income growth (buying or renting)? Why wouldn't they just build somewhere else? Before anyone hurls rocks at me!.. Here's the premise:

High-demand...

Recently, a friend and fellow real estate investor approached me with an opportunity. He wants to build 3 to 5 1,000 sqft homes in small towns that are within a 30 minute commute to a mid-size city in Texas. Through a...

All, I have a sticky situation. Any advise would be appreciated.My tenants (boyfriend, girlfriend) have broken up ... the man is the sole bread winner.  The woman stays home to care for the kids (they are of a mixed f...

It is great to be here on BP. I have been watching the site for some time, and decided to upgrade to a Plus for now. I do a lot of different things in private money and private lending, but mainly just like making mon...