Sam Sepasi
College Student from Irvine, CA
Hi BP Community,My name is Sam, and I'm 23 years old. Since a young age I've been involved in properties, however not in the way that it seems BP works.We have a family owned and operated business in OC, which is a fl...
Susan Tan
Why Househacking n SF Bay Area is not for me
Only from experience of walking around quiet suburbs and touring properties did I finally realize that house hacking in SF Bay Area is not for me. This month, I've toured a number of condos & single family houses ...
Tim Swedberg
Building connections and experience
Hey! I recently changed my career to work in construction - specifically renovation. I am also paying off my debt so that I will be in a good position to invest in the future (my career change will also help a lot, I ...
Jayse Brock
Use a Property Manager When Retired Early?
I was fortunate to be able to retire early at 32 from the sale of a business. So I am free most of the day while my kids are in school and I generally have a flexible schedule. I am working on building a portfolio of ...
Kiel J.
Really rough estimate on repairs
Dallas investors-
I'm interested in seeing what an experienced investor would estimate for repairs on a 5b/2bath house in East Dallas (MLS # below). I'm expecting this property needs a full remodel but have no idea h...
Tom Markoe
Owner Occupied Timing of Remodel / Cap Ex
Hi Folks,I just closed on my first duplex in the Twin Cities. I will occupy one unit. Do you find it best to do capital expenditures prior to, while currently living in or after moving out? (Ex: I would like to rep...
Jennifer Edwards
List of average rehab costs?
Does anyone already have a list of average prices for common rehab materials? I was going to make one from scratch so I could refer to it for first round quick and dirty deal analysis. I was thinking what a huge, time...
Dan H.
Contractor was paid for permit but never completed the permit pro
We hired a local electrical contractor to do electrical work at one of our properties (2 units). He charged us for a permit as well as the work performed.He finished all the work and received the complete payment but...
Glenn Gayet
How big can a rehabbing business become?
I'm just curious as to how big people have grown rehabbing businesses and how big people think is possible and/or economically makes sense. Nationwide? Across continents? Thanks.
Devon Martin
Do you use a contractor for rehabs? Why or why not?
My plan is to house hack a MFH for my first investment. I’m 21 years old and have never lived away from mom and dad, so doing so will not only be my first experience with REI and being a LL, but also living on my own....