Mike Morris
What Do Mentors NEED the most from apprentices?!
I am a new aspiring real estate investor, who wants to specialize in Buy and Hold and other Rental Property Investing strategies. I have just started my journey, and I've read a good handful of some of the best books ...
Devan W.
Would you rent to a stripper??
I’m going through a turnover on my SFH in Denver. The house will be rent ready in 2 weeks and so far the best application I’ve received is from a “independent contractor” working for a high end strip club. Everything ...
Courtney M.
Buying property out of state for a first-time investor
Hello! I'm happy to be here on the BP forums.I'm just starting to look at investing in real estate. I live in inland southern California, which is more affordable than the coasts, but still more expensive than what I'...
Brendan Conners
Investing Around Vancouver, BC. Looking to Make Connections.
I’m hoping that people can share their experiences with me about their recent successes in BC real estate, markets to be looking at, and the best ways to get started (apartment, townhome, detached, etc). If people wan...
Thomas S.
APPLICANTS YOU WON"T RENT TO.
Aside from the usual, human rights and discrimination aside, are there those type or class of applicant that you will not even consider renting to. Excluding the obvious such as criminals, those with pets or children ...
Jeremiah Dye
Dress for success, really matter??
Hello all! I was just thinking before I go to a new small bank and inquire about financing and opening new accounts, how important are the clothes I wear? Let me tell you about my everyday work attire, I’m blue collar...
Account Closed
Initial Savings Needed to Purchase Multiple Rental Properties?
Hello everyone, first, thank you ahead of time for reading this. I am a new REI and have decided to start my new career in long term holding rental properties instead of flipping, in pursuit of the financial freedom a...
Dean I.
Made 17k On My Second Flip, After Lots of Bad Luck
1724 sf4 bed, 2 bath1 StoryNo GarageListed Price $66kOffer/Purchase Price $70kOriginal Estimated Renovation Cost $31kFinal Renovation Cost $36kARV $140,000Sold $143,000Closing Costs at Purchase $4,600 (including $1500...
Ray Reed
inherited 85 year old tenant but rent is way below market
Hello BP,I recently closed on a 5 unit property where all of the units are way below market. With the current rents I am operating at a $200 monthly deficit. All of the residents are on month to month leases and this...
Nathan Yarnell
Agent said not to worry about cash flow and consider tax benef
So I recently was sent 2 possible duplexes to purchase from an agent I trust. I ran the numbers using the basis Brandon lined out, and the properties comes out to a negative monthly cash flow by about $175 per propert...