Justin Cabral
How to do you do your due diligence?
Newbie here trying not to overextend myself. So lets say I have my eyes on a property. How do you go about determining your monthly nut (as far as taxes, insurance, and maintenance)?And once you have that figure, how ...
Manny Miranda
Should I go look at a property myself or w/ inspector?
Hi,
First thing I'm glad I joined BP the post, books, and podcast are great! There is so much to learn on here but I plan on sticking around here and learning so I can tell my first success story!
However, I just sc...
Carl Richardson
Paying bird dogs as a licensed agent in Texas?
As an investor/agent, am I legally able to pay a bird dog a flat fee or a percentage out of my profits ? If it's possible to do so, how would I go about doing that ? Do I need to get a separate contract drawn up? I've...
Andy Chen
Need advices. Is Mix Use less attractive?
Hi all, I am looking at a property which currently has 3 residential units on a 7,200 sq ft lot. The updated zoning allows it to have MUCH higher density and it is right on the main street. The requirement is that the...
David Creed
New member from Seattle, Washington
Hello all, my name is David Creed. I am 27 years old and I currently live and work in Seattle, Washington; I am happy to begin my REI journey here at BP! So a few things about myself and goals to start off,I have stab...
Marcin G.
REO inspection
How do you handle checking the house before you buy it if the utilities are off ? lets say you spot a deal on the block but there is no running water, gas is shut off, electricity is off …there is no way you can ch...
Account Closed
Whats your background?
What skill sets or background knowledge did you have before closing your first deal? What skill sets or training did you acquire along the way?I am very curious to understand what it takes both professionally and with...
Justin Goodin
What Would You Tell a Person Looking to Start Their Own Podcast❓
I know there are enough podcasts out there already 😂 but it seems almost like a must have in the multifamily business. I’ve heard nothing but good results/opportunities coming from people who host a podcast.
📌What ar...
Zack Tomlin
Valuing New Office Construction, Cap Rates
Hello All,Does anyone have any guidance on how new spec office construction gets valued. I read a lot about cap rates but have to think that the value is also significantly impacted by the age of it's major systems/co...
Mike Martin
The value of solar panels
I’m in Richmond, Virginia. But all else being equal, do solar panels meaningfully add to the value of a property? Personally, I would see solar panels on a house and think instant savings on energy costs. But I’ve nev...