Michael J. Beasley
Out of State Investing - Purchasing Sight Unseen??
Hello, People of BP!I want to know how those of you who are out of state investors do it. Do you actually travel/drive/fly to do a walkthrough on the property before you make an offer? I feel like that lapse in time c...
Ty Clemmons
Hard money loans
I recently flipped my first property and it was a cash purchase. I want to start flipping houses with hard money loans. I want to get tips on the steps to obtain a hard money loan.
Kellie Powell
Walking in to a prospective home for an investment purchase
Do you have a check list of things to look at, take pictures of or write down? Do you bring your contractor with you for the first look? Do you take measurements? We are looking for our next home to flip. We have ...
Sam Leon
For Rent SIGNS - are they effective still in the electronic age?
Do you still put up a FOR RENT sign on the yard or on the gate?
Of course this depends on the location and whether you get foot traffic or may be a neighbor might want to switch places...
But with onlin...
Account Closed
One of the fastest ways to get your loan request ignored by a hard money lender is ...
When working with hard money lenders, be sure you are able to quickly summarize your loan request. Don’t go into too much detail or explanation until the lender has decided to move forward in the process with your loa...
Sam Mudro
Flip or Landlord
I would like to get some perspectives around the benefits of flipping a house compared to buying and renting. In terms of the a first time investor which is a safer play?
Also wondering if the first property...
William Coet
Need Help. Paying For Heat/Elec. Tenants Using Space Heaters!
Hello,I would like to know if there are solutions to this problem:Despite the thermostat being set to 68-70 degrees, the tenants will plug in electric space heaters and drive up the electric costs.This is a 4 unit bui...
Gerald Magtibay
Looking for some advice on buying a primary home or do I invest
Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to BP and would like to start investing in RE. However, my current situation is that I live in an expensive market (SF Bay Area) and I am currently renting a SFR. I have some cash saved up ...
Mark Updegraff
MLS listing with notice of foreclosure, advice needed
I'm interested in purchasing a quad that is listed on the MLS. The owner has had it for many years and re-fied it with the same lender over the course of about 30 years. She now owes more than the offers coming in. ...
Chris Gould
Is wholesaling predatory?
When I'm buying property at steep discounts, I've had people ask me "isn't that predatory, buying someone's house for 'less' than it's worth?"It's something worthy of consideration. I've meditated on it myself because...