Hi! My contractor is requesting a third of total renovation cost as down payment - but I've hired him for labor only (I'm providing the supplies etc). I would feel more comfortable paying a normal labor rate as we pro...

OK all, first time poster here and am looking for some insight. I'm pretty newish to the rental property game (literally only 50% through with the Book On Rental Property investing) I say newish because I have been re...

I am an aspiring investor based in the Bay Area, looking to provide FULL TIME, UNPAID help to a local real estate investor working on rehab projects in exchange for your mentorship. I am a multi-faceted individual wit...

Hello BP Community,I am curious if there any any multifamily property owners who can assist with basic underwriting. Using the syndicated deal analyzer, from Michael Blank, 50% is a rule of thumb used for expenses for...

Hi everyone! I am just starting my investment journey and I'm looking for investor friendly lenders. I'm told community banks or credit unions are best. Can anyone suggest some lenders in Chicago (preferably with bran...

Hi all,
I am a young newbie investor looking to make my first real estate purchase in 2025. Over the last year, I've developed a passion for real estate and want to be able to use it to generate income and secure fin...

I am looking for advice on updating some systems with a commercial building I help manage. Basic intro - I starting working for a local investor/property manager in my small town as a kind of personal assistant. We ma...

Hi all -I am considering a property that has had fire incident about a year ago. From what I know, the tenant had to move out for about a month while they fixed up the kitchen. Everything looked fine when i walked thr...

Hello!Just bought a property in Gainesville Georgia, 1900 duplex which has two entrances, two stairs and everything double except for the kitchen which is only on one side, it was rented as a single family but I boug...

Hi there!My husband and I are closing on the sale of a rental property in a VERY overpriced market. It is very difficult to cash flow on buy and hold here. And, as much as we would love to make real estate investing...