David A.
CA ADU build progress pics, costs&anything else you want to know
I wanted to share my experience planning, permitting and now building a 3 bed / 2 bath 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) / back house / laneway house at one of my single family rental properties. ...
Meryl McElwain
Ask me anything about...Construction.
I always see posts from investors asking about the cost of a rehab, a particular estimate or a general construction problem. I have 20 years of construction experience. From remodels, ground up, all the way to develop...
Sam Leon
Tenant Estoppel Letters getting more complicated?
In the past when I purchased properties with existing tenants all they do is to sign a simple estoppel letter basically acknowledging the lease terms, the security deposits, advanced rents etc...My attorney has alread...
Craig Moore
What should I look for before joining a brokerage?
Hello All,I'm midway through my Massachusetts Real Estate Agent class and will be taking the exam sometime in late May/early June. My questions for you all are this:What should I look for in joining a brokerage? (Big?...
Gary F.
San Jose ADUs. Experiences to share?
Hello Bay Area BP folks and others. I've been wanting to invest in real estate for awhile. To get started with a low budget I've always thought an in law unit aka ADU, would be a great way to start. My backyard thou...
Ashley LeBoeuf
Is 10% Earnest Money too much?
I have a seller with several turn key rentals he's getting rid of. I am in the process of putting 3 under contract and he is asking for 10% earnest money on each. I'm still fairly new to wholesaling but isn't that a b...
Isua Mbang
Has anyone used the “All in one loan” with CMG Financial?
I came across this loan product and was wondering if anyone has or is currently using it. It is basically taking your mortgage loan and having a 1st lien on it and it’s essentially a line of credit on your mortgage bu...
Ladè Baruwa
Landlords.....what headaches come with having C- and D tenants?
What are some headaches that a landlord could run into when renting to tenants in a C- and D class neighborhood? Also, what are some solutions for those headaches?
Jack B.
It's raining qualified applicants! What to do!? lol
I was worried I wouldn't find a replacement tenant this time of year since I know it's harder this time of year. The rent zestimate on zillow seemed inaccurate at $2,200, my own comps brought it to $2,800. Sure enough...
Sunny Karen
Planning to start investing in Detroit - any one use Upside investments?
Hello BP community,My family is evaluating a cash-flow market to get into - and we are close to finalizing on Detroit for various reasons (entry point, >1% RTP, strategic investments in parts of the city, ...)Based...