Jason Pera
STR training program
Looking for a good short term rental training program or reading material to better my knowledge in that area of real estate. Any tips or advice if I wanted to get started doing STR?
Felix Sharpe
Why is there so much vacant commercial real estate?
Hi BP,I'm preparing to close on my first deal, an owner-occupied duplex. With this one almost done, I'm looking to forward to finding the next opportunity. I believe that may come in the form of commercial office sp...
Michael J. Finnegan
Different means to close a deal - not using a conventional loan
I have been wanting to expand my rental property portfolio. I have found a few deals. I would like to invest into properties with 5 or more units. I don't have the capital to afford the downpayment for a conventional ...
Leland S.
Contractor Contract and Purchasing Materials
By searching the forum, I found J Scotts contractor SOW and Contract. I think it's pretty good and covers the basics. It also has a clause in there separating finishing materials purchases from contractor supplies, wh...
Drew Denham
New GC for roof wants full payment upfront?
I need a new roof on my latest flip, NEW GC said he wants the full $6100 down because its not my primary residence. He won't sign the invoice until its paid in full (and I live across the state). I called one referenc...
Justin Fox
Capital Expenditure depreciated over life of property.
So say you've been depreciating a property for 10 years. Year 11 rolls around and you completely replace the roof. Does that just increase the remaining depreciable balance (basis) for 17.5 years? Or do you deprec...
Miles Stanley
Does replacing electrical/rewiring improve home value?
Any thoughts?
My electrician is recommending that we rewire the entire house bc the existing wiring is copper but does not have a ground (built in 1968). We plan to BRRRR this one. He says it would improve home res...
Jack S.
Syndication associated fees
I am interested in investing for the first time with a syndication deal that is offering equity multiple of 2-2.3x, CoC 5-6%, IRR 16%, 5 year term, but I’m a little hung up on all the fees associated with it: an acqu...
Jon Dang
Buying a quadplex with an old HVAC system? Homewarranty? Advice
Hello BP Family,I have found this quadplex that looks like a great deal. This will be my first deal that I plan to house hack and acquire via FHA. Numbers work out at ~$600/month in cash flow after all expenses. Savi...
Gulliver R.
Water and sewer pipes
The park in question is city water and city sewer. The pipes are made of galvanized metal. Is this good? Is it just as good as PVC?
Thank you!