Charles A.
Why I sold Cleveland.
What's going on BP!It's been a minute.I wrote previous member blog articles about transitioning from duplexes and four-plexes into apartment building investing. We did that in 2 markets simultaneously:Jacksonville FL ...
Tom Henderson
Best Vehicle for DIY Landlord
Hello Everyone!I am looking for a new vehicle that I can use for construction projects, and also outdoor activities in Minnesota-- hunting, fishing, hauling kayaks..For my business, I usually redo the unit once I buy ...
Yoni R.
Can't get my offers accepted
I've put in offers for over 15 houses and still haven't had an offer accepted. I'm offering cash, 5 day inspections, full price (and sometimes more on some of the houses) and still no luck.
Maybe somebody can shed s...
Sarah D.
Cost of painting vs DIY
It's 10pm. I'm about to start washing gross bathroom walls in the apartment we're renovating to prepare to sand and paint. I'm on BP because I don't want to do it...I see people talk about hiring painters that can kn...
Shiloh Lundahl
What’s your opinion of self-righteous investors?
Have you ever read a post on one of these forums saying something like, “I would never invest in California/Detroit because it is a horrible place to invest.” Or “C-class neighborhoods only look good on paper but you ...
Keith Gilbert
Moving - do we rent or sell and invest outside CA
We are moving from Long Beach, CA to Chandler, AZ. We are trying to decide what to do with our current house. I asked a friend and he posed an interesting question. Imagine you had $350k (which is the cash our equi...
Cameron Riley
LANDLORDS!!! - How to Handle The security deposit?
- How do you handle your security deposit? Do you use it for fixing the damages during the tenants stay? - When the tenant leaves and demands security deposit back, how do you handle this? - In PA, I can hold for up t...
Jordan Thompson
First deal (Duplex) rehab and build - with pics!!
Hello BP! I've been a pro member for about 6 months now and am proud to announce that I have officially closed on my first deal - a duplex! The gameplan for this thread is to chronicle my progress through the rehab,...
Nick Wilson
What are great Midwest Markets for my first Rental?
Hello,I'm looking to buy my first 2 rental houses buy the end of 2019. I currently live in Sacramento, CA and have about $200 of Equity in my current home to pull from. I'm looking at buying a 3/1 or 3/2 Single Fami...
Frank Greg
GC: Average Total Labor Cost on New Build
Question for the GC's out there... in markets such as Charlotte, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando etc (Southeast), what would most GC's quote as a ballpark estimate for total labor cost (if owner is supplying all build...