Sean Tracey
Do any of you calculate opportunity cost of cash reserves?
Hi All, Do any of you calculate the opportunity cost of the cash reserves you need in order to be prepared for repairs and capital expenditures on your investment properties? For example, the opportunity cost of not i...
Peter B.
Value Add or asking for trouble?
Fellow BP peeps. I need your help solving a friendly husband/wife REI debate..So I have a handful of multifamily properties with attached garages. I have been updating the garages with fresh paint, epoxy floors, new m...
Joe Norman
Merge/Purge Software
Hello BP community! I have several mailing lists that I have created or purchased for my target area in the greater Baltimore area (approximately 15-20 zip codes). Some lists are small (100 houses or so) and othe...
Cameron Scheuer
Career advice - potential next job/career move
Hi everyone, I am a year out of college and eager to get more involved in the real estate industry. I have been working with a platform management company for about a year now and want to expand my horizons and learn ...
Huy N.
A dirty job
This is the 2nd house in the series of 3. you can read about the 1st one here.This rehab is a nightmare. Definitely the worst of all in my entire RE experienceI inherited the tenants and oh boy..i don’t know how they ...
Luka Milicevic
401k, IRA, Roth IRA and other retirement stuffs
Was hoping someone familiar with the matter could shed some light on the matter.I'm 30 years old now. I will have the option of retiring in 5-7 years. I probably wont, but I will have the option. I've invested all my ...
Anthony Britto
Basement conversion in Providence possible?
Hello I’m looking for information regarding turning an unfinished basement to a legal apartment in a current 2 family. I am in an R3 zone so I am under the impression I have the ability to do so. My issue is not knowi...
Josh Gibbons
Flipping shows-think its really attracting people to invest?
Ever since flip that house became known, I meet lots of people that never thought of investing now getting into it...or at least considering it. I'm not sure how many of them act on it, but still, is it generating mo...
Bryant G.
Can someone with experience help me evaluate this deal?
I have an opportunity to get a SFR for 45k that is in a rough area but newly renovated with new hvac, water heater, and roof. rent should be 750 per month, taxes 650, ins 900. assuming 35% for capex and repairs and 10...
David T.
Flipping Vegas - believe it or not?
Since I came to Atlanta, people keep asking me about this show and I watched a few episodes for the first time last night.
My question is based on my experience of flipping houses for a few years in Vegas... ...