Adam K.
Analyzing A Deal. What are we doing wrong?
We found a good deal on a duplex in Puyallup, WA. Duplexes in this area have been going for $380,000 and above. After running the numbers, it does not seem to be as good of a deal as we thought. Are we doing something...
Tinah Canda
Purchasing property with uncertain lead status
Hi BP community, my name is Tinah - a brand new real estate investor and I am in a bit of pickle - need guidance.I signed a P&S agreement on a property and later realized that by law the lead disclosure on lease d...
Hessa Friedman
Newer Real Estate Agent
Ive been in the business almost a year now and have 1 transaction pending with one overpriced listing to show for it. I have nothing coming up as of now. I joined a boutique RE agency because at the interview they tol...
Adrian Delgado
Tell me a story about a time you were NOT successful.
Hello, so I always read these amazing stories about how successful people have been with their Real Estate Investing. However, today I want to hear different stories about a time you guys were NOT successful. The reas...
Ryan Van Puffelen
15 vs. 30 year mortgage
Greetings all,
Am new to the real estate investing world and am curious to get everyone's thoughts on whether they finance at 15 years vs. 30 years? Currently looking at both single family and multi-family o...
Kristina Heimstaedt
Will solar panels allow me to increase rent to tenants?
Hi all,I know the upfront cost of solar panels is significant. However, I'm wondering if I can pass the extra $50-$100/month to the tenant with the expectation to increase the demand for my property. Does anyone have ...
Bryan Hancock
What Is “Wealthy”?
I found this UBS article while doing some research last night. Some folks on BP may benefit from it:What Is "Wealthy"?After reading this and several related articles the consensus seems to be around $5M to be conside...
Jonathan Jaffe
What kind of interior paint for rental properties?
Does anyone have suggestions on the type of paint they recommend for use in rental properties? Low maintenance and durability are my goals. Just starting out with my first rehab! Thanks BP family!
Kevin Martin
Cash or Credit??
Question: Is it better to use cash or credit to buy real estate? Guidlines:Cash: You have enough cash to buy a piece of property outright. Credit: You are taking a loan with 20% down and 10% interest rate fixed. You c...
Dorraine S.
Newbie Property Manager from LaGrange, Georgia
Hello, all. I've worked as a court reporter for the past seven years, but being that I live in what I call "Podunkville," small-town living, there is not enough court reporting work available in my neck of the woods ...