Hello BP Forums,
I have been grinding towards my first deal for a few months now - and with all of the chaos today, my private lender backed out days before closing on a flip. Maybe that was a good thing. With the fu...
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With the many different types of commercial real estate, how did you choose what to focus on at first? Was it a space you worked in/lived in and were comfortable with? Was it what was hot in the market at the time y...
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I was walking through a house I am trying to sell on a lease purchase and I noticed some trash on the floor. when i reached down to pick it up I noticed what looked at first to be a long piece of hair on the tile floo...
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I am trying to come up with a name for my company.
My plan is to fix and flip to get out of consumer debt. I will then continue to fix and flip to build my buy and hold properties. I want to eventually achiev...
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Hi all, Just last week I closed and acquired my first rental. Its a 3 flat in Chicago, I will be moving in soon when the next lease is up, but since I've closed the water heater hasn't been starting back up occasional...
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Hi everyone, new to BP, looks like this is a great place for both real estate networking and getting advise from experienced people.
I have some experience in buying, rehabbing and selling residential properties. Last...
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Hey everyone my name is Jeffery Smith. I am a plumbing contractor in San Diego and I am moving to Colorado Springs on the 15th of July. I have been around construction since I was 15 years old and I’m definitely ready...
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I have a duplex with a large back yard. I have to keep it mowed all spring and summer and it's costing me a lot of money. Any recommendations, such as tarp, or something I could do as a low maintenance solution for m...
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I have been having good success with SFR rentals, but am now being offered a duplex and is will be a good deal. SFR's were 3/1 duplex is 2-2/1's. can anyone give me an idea of change in vacancy rates or tenant quali...
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Wondering your thoughts if putting up a for rent sign in a tougher area sets you up for vandalism and more aggravation?
Thanks,
Scott Smull