Alex U.
Large lot SFH in Transit Priority Area vs Residential Multi-family ( duplx, tri, quad
With San Diego's recent increase of Transit priority area, from 1/2 mile to 1 mile of a transit stop, most of city is now within a transit area. If you have a SFH with a large lot, and are okay with building low inco...
Rashad Colton
Analyzing first property
Hi, I found a property in atlanta and i am very excited. I think I have a winner. So ARV is around 175k , needs around 45k for repairs and costs 55k. I am thinking that my profit after closing and other costs should b...
Kareem Lyons
Team vs Going Solo ? Where to find good team ?
HelloI'm a new agent that has been having trouble getting his business started. Now part of that is due to me prospecting incorrectly and waiting for business to come to me. Another part is that I'm a part time agent ...
Chris M.
Focus Investing
I just read the quick article from @BenLeybovich titled Focus Investing on his website http://justaskbenwhy.com/ this afternoon and also listened to the BP Podcast with his interview (think it was Episode #6). Fo...
Jorge Ortega
Needed Skills in REI
Hello, I'm currently undecided as to continue school or just start investing? I had a deal fall through after my work hours unexpectedly reduced. Part of me wants to go back to school full time and finish my degree in...
Sammy Patel
Bigger Pockets Rental Calculator
I have a basic question that came up when dealing with my realtor. Using the BiggerPockets rental calculator you get a Cash on Cash ROI. However, it uses the P&I in that calculation. Does that COC ROI represent wh...
John DeFoor
Background on Section 8 renters.
I just purchased my first rental property and have been considering doing Section 8 rental on this property. The question that I have is about the income requirements that I would like to use. I would like to see 3x t...
Catherine Ann
Tile grout crack with newly installed tile over backer board.
I recently contracted with a home repair company to install a tile floor. He came highly recommended by a friend. The installer suggested using two layers of 1/4" backer board instead of one 1/2". Now the grout is ...
Jeni Lu
Hire one general contractor or piece it out with multiple contractors?
I'm about to close on a house that I plan to rent out. It's a definite fixer upper (estimated renovations around $20K-25K). Should I look to hire 1 general contractor who can take care of all the repairs? Or should...
Randy Estrella
Negotiating with Sellers
Hello BP!
I have been doing some driving for dollars around my area and I was surprise to find so many vacant houses with minutes from each other.
My curiosity is about NEGOTIATING, I have sent out letter to the owne...