Robert Laird
Heavy fixer SFR flip success
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Milwaukie.
Purchase price: $185,000
Cash invested: $85,000
Sale price: $355,000
Contributors:
Justin Leithem,
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David Smith
Simple fund for Cash-only Flips
Hi All,A few of my trusted friends and I are planning to create a fund to flip homes. All purchases and sales will be cash only. Would the best and simplest type of structure be a joint venture? Anyone here who has do...
Alyson Anderson
From Dream Home to Rental Haven: A Journey with 203k Financing
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment.
Purchase price: $95,000
Cash invested: $54,000
I couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled upon the perfect house. It was a quaint little pla...
Jeremy Bobbert
First-time landlord unsure of how to handle charges against tenants upon moveout
Hi all,I'm hoping someone can shed some guidance on how I should charge our tenants for damages. I'm a first-time landlord that was unexpectedly thrust into renting out our home with a job change and I'm a bit naive t...
Michael Gallagher
Starting out-looking to connect
Hi BP community! My name is Mike and I’m looking to take the first steps toward building a team and determining a market to begin a single family BRRRR portfolio of about 5-10 properties to start. I would be looking t...
Tareq Salaita
How would you manage this contractor if you were me?
Hello everyone, I wanted to summarize an issue I'm facing with my contractor and get feedback from the community here about how you would recommend I proceed. Here is a summary of the situation:In December, 2015 I pur...
Rao V.
Bath remodel DIY Labor hour estimate
Hi,I have a 5 by 8 bathroom remodel DIY project. The bathroom is down to stud but insulation is already in place. All the plumbing roughin are done. All electrical work is done. Door is already installed.I am planning...
Chris Simmons
Who has been saved by an LLC? Success stories needed
I am a landlord and am curious how other landlords have fared in regard to protections offered by their LLC. I know what snake oil salesmen - I mean "gurus" say, I know what I've read in books and forums like this...
Cal C.
Don't forget to have a cash reserve!
One of the most important things you will need when investing in real estate is access to readily available funds to make emergency repairs. Emergencies will happen and often at the most inopportune times. These ...
Tim A.
Winter Occupancy
Hello,I just refinanced in November so this upcoming November I will be able to purchase a property. I am looking at getting into a duplex in the Milwaukee area. I was curious how difficult it is to find tenants in ...