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Hey BP community! I came across a promising opportunity on a duplex a couple days ago and I have an offer pending. I think we would be well on our way to closing on that duplex but the owner has 3 other duplexes in ...
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As a new investor, I am looking to form a team of like minded individuals, and guidance from people who have been-there-done-that on what pitfalls to avoid.Northern Virginia looks like an exorbitantly priced area, and...
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How did you get your start in commercial real estate investing? Do you move from residential to CR? Were you a complete newbie who attended "guru" training? Did you have a mentor?
I'd be interested in knowing the typ...
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When it comes to financing investment real estate, a major component is lender options and my best suggestion is research and education.
I entered the mortgage business in 2004, and almost twenty years to the month,...
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Hi folks,I had a very unique situation happen to me and truthfully, I'm unsure where to take it next.3 years ago, in October of 2012, I bought a duplex in South Linden (bad area) of Columbus, Ohio for $16,000 cash. It...
There is 4 multi family homes rental property package purchase deal. I have some experience with fix and flip as my sister has her own LLC but nothing with securing lenders. The current gross income in the properties ...
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We are flipping a house in an area where crime might be a consideration of the home buyer- so we were looking into a non-monitored home alarm system.
Does anyone have experiences with offering these units on ...
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I have a self check-in listing on Peerspace. I've collect their photo ID, contact information, and I've been asking all guest to obtain COI from all confirmed bookings prior to their arrival. However, Peerspace has $1...
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Hi all, I own a duplex in Salem County Nj. Crime has been rising a little and with my property having newer renovations and standing out a little more it’s caught some attention. There have been multiple break in atte...
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I have been on Craigslist emailing FRBO's to see if they would be willing to do lease options. Probably 4 of 10 are willing to do that but each one comes with ridiculous terms. Nothing like what I read on here. Most a...