I am working a cost analysis for my current remodel and wanted to ask the users of BP where they are looking for rehab materials.Lowes / Home DepotCraigslist Habitat for HumanityDiscount Stores (Home Emporium, Ect)I i...

In commercial r/e property value can be calculated as:

Value = net operating income/cap rate

Does this valuation apply to 1-4 unit properties? Or is that not considered "commercial"?

Granted from what I read instit...

Greetings, 
First of all, this is a great community of people, and I am looking forward to being part of it, learning from others, and sharing any insights and resources that I can offer as I grow.  I am grateful for...

Hello. I'm an investor residing in CA, about to go into NC in the next few weeks for a RE investment. Any thoughts, insights, guidance on the Durham and/or Winston-Salem areas? Main focus/goal is long term equity, wit...

Does anyone have any experience renting to medical students or medical residents? How do you target them specifically? I was thinking about purchasing a property close to the hospital. I am finishing up my medical tra...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-13/private-equity-buying-u-s-foreclosures-for-hot-rentals-net-8-mortgages.html

John (REI) and I have been having a bit of a tangent in getting licensed pointing out some state oddities. John thought that we were going far enough into the weeds there that I should creat a new post.

If you know ...

I'm wanting to jump in. Get a flip funded. Don't have a property under contract or anything but wondering what all of your thoughts are on getting funding. I've been talking to personal money lenders and one in partic...

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I have a quick question. As many socal folks know, hedgefunds such as Blackstone have stopped being so active because the numbers no longer work. My buddy who was working there just quit because his t...

Hi Los Angeles Bpers,Just wondering if any of you know where is the best place to purchase windows and doors around los angeles area.   (That has better pricing than Home depot)I'm remodeling my house and in need to p...