Tae C.
Upwards of $1000 utility bill on 1800 sq ft rehab?
Hello all,I’ve been involved in my first two flips the last few months. I just received my utility bill for one of my properties, and it was $928. The house is around 1800 sq ft, still down to the studs. The only thin...
Alessandra Verbena
What factors contribute to real estate dips or crashes?
It seems like the conversation always starts with... Will the real estate market crash in 2020? Or, will it crash in the Bay Area? Or will housing prices dip in California? I would like to pose the question from a dif...
Eric A.
Anybody done a high-end Brooklyn Fix-n-Flip?
I'm wondering if anyone on the forum has experience performing a high-end fix-n-flip on a townhouse in Brooklyn. Hot neighborhoods like BedStuy and Bushwick are chock full of them, and I'm considering doing one myself...
Jarred S.
Quarterly Walkthrough - What to look for? What to ask?
When you do a walkthrough of a rented unit (assuming you do) what are some of the things to look out for? Also, what questions are you asking? I am looking for smoking inside, making sure the electrical outlets are co...
Lacey Denton
Best way to help reduce street noise
I recently purchased a great duplex, but it is on a busy street. The street noise drives me crazy! All of the other units are rented out, so obviously it is not a deal breaker for everyone, but are there any tips on h...
Bob Billingtonz
Tenants having issue with ac/heat in side by side duplex
Hello BP community - we are new landlords and we are having some issues with our side-by-side duplex. We have installed a mini split in their unit which is located upstairs. The downstairs receives some heat/AC from t...
Brett Shoemaker
1st VR Investment, more ROI on Mountain Cabin or Beach Condo?
As the title states, my wife and I are new VR investors looking for the best ROI and cash flow situations with a consistent occupancy percentage (something greater than 65%). Initially, we've leaned more towards moun...
Kundan Chand
renter complaining about cleanliness
Hi
I am 1st time landlord and chose to manage my home personally. We had signed a lease agreement with our renter which included deep cleaning of the home before they moved in. However the cleaner I hired did not do...
Matthew John
Can you Properly Analyze a Deal if you can't see Inside?
I'm trying to analyze a triplex that's for sale, but the units are fully rented out and the owner wants a written (and accepted) offer BEFORE scheduling a time to see inside. He then said, to go inside I need an "insu...
Steven Tawresey
Seattle Network
Hey Seattle! I am looking to find local investors, partners, realtors, GC's, PM's, turn-key providers, etc. to connect with and learn about the current Seattle market. I am looking to find fix and flip or fix and hold...