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Venting about Measure Y
I am the owner occupier of a triplex in Oakland. I would like to renovate one of my units, redoing the electrical (because it's painfully out of date), and redo the plumbing in that portion of the house before it beco...
Elliot B.
Submetering Heat with BTU/Flow/Energy Meters
Hey all,It's winter time and the oil is flowing. This gives me plenty of incentive to find a way to cut some of these heating expenses. Most of the time when the topic of submetering heat is brought up the consensus i...
Christopher Smith
The Reasons Why It Happens
It’s Quite often ive seen and spoke with countless Accredited and Sophisticated investors. And they all seem to be the same. “You have to have skin in the game.” “You have to have money.” “ Why would i waste my time o...
Patrick Jacques
How much is TOO much social media?
As a realtor, being visible on social media is pretty important. Or so I read. Seeing as 90% of society has a smart phone glued to their face a majority of the day.But what have you found to be sensible amount of so...
Varun Parkash
Part Time CA Investor - Looking to Buy 3 Properties - Class A
Hello, I am an IT Entrepreneur, IT Consultant and a part-time real estate investor, just signed up with BP, bought a brand-new condo property in Irvine CA 2 years ago in zip 92618 (educated myself on everything by tal...
Cole U.
Finance Advice
Hello BP,I'm hoping for some friendly advice. I'm looking at a foreclosed SFR in a B to B- area that I am thinking about buying as a rental. The challenge is that it doesn't need any work (seriously, it's spotless),...
Eran S.
Should I get a license just to represent myself?
I'm thinking of getting a realtor license (in PA) to represent myself on purchasing rentals/investment properties.
The benefits are meaningful:
-Main benefit: Get 3% of the purchase price as cash (or a portion of ...
Brad Penley
Apartment Mentor program $25,000?
I’m looking at doing the multiunit apartment mentor and teaching program through 37 Parallel. The cost for the year program is $25,000. Has anyone out there taking this particular course? Did you have a good experienc...
Cal C.
Are hedge funds planning to crash housing?
Ok, I'll state up front I don't think this is likely but I find it an intriguing conspiracy theory. Basically, the theory goes like this. Last time, the hedge funds knew we were in a housing bubble and were betting a...
J. Martin
Is 2.5% a good cap rate? "Gambling" on appreciation?
I recently saw a deal on a duplex in San Francisco in a prime neighborhood with a cap rate on existing rents of 2.5%. Rents a bit below market, but not crazy. Building in good condition. Great location. This number...