Gabriel Martinez
Investors doing their own Construction
New BP member, just seeking out any advice on any investors doing their own construction or doing parts of the construction phase on their own. Any pros and cons, is it a waste of time? Of course everyone's projects a...
Michael Roundtree
How Do I Get Started
Hello Everyone!Currently I am working a job that requires my time for 40-50+ hours per week. The job often requires me to stay later or schedules are put up on the fly at times and due to my position I cannot argue th...
James Chun II
Leaving repairman alone while work is being done
What’s your thoughts on leaving a repairman alone in your tenants unit while they work? A big no no or is it acceptable?
Luis Arellano
Old victorian house, repaint the whole house or replace the siding completely ?
I have this beautiful old victorian house. The exterior needs major work, the paint is peeling and given the age of the house I have to assume there is lead paint. So far my options seem to be:
1) Scrape old chips +...
Anna W.
Refinish hardwood or install LVP?
I'm renovating a unit in my 5-plex (first multi-family rental property for me). We removed old disgusting carpet, and found fir (?) floors underneath. They have clearly been sanded many times and are kind of thin, but...
Joe Vastola
What are you favorite books?
With the new year approaching I am making a goal to read 50 books in 2018. I have read 14 since this September and was curious what some of your favorite real estate, business and self improvement books. Thanks BP!Her...
Dale Osborn
FDIC and NCUA protects who?
Just who does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) protect? Everyone feels it is their own savings that is being protected. Not so! The FDIC is actually set...
Raphael Cuthbertson
Underwater and highly motivated seller
I know this is a long shot, but I got a call from a gentleman today who lives in California and owns a 6-year old 1200+ sq foot house in Charlotte. 3br/2.5ba. Has had renters in it from day one. The last of which w...
Doug Dias
First BRRRR was a homerun - how do I stay grounded?
First - this community gave me the confidence to jump in on my first investment property. Thank you all for the generosity in sharing information and giving advice.
I know this post will likely seem like a brag post...
Jasraj Singh
Would it cost me less to buy, renovate and sell then a turnkey?
if I buy, renovate and then rent or sell the property wouldn't it cost me the same to just simply buy a turnkey property and rent or sell it? I need to know please