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I’m a new investor deciding on markets to invest in.
2% rule usually is great but the concern from guys like David Greene and others is that the better cash flow and the lower the entry price, the more “headaches” y...
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First if its your property do what ever the law will allow you to do without a contractors license. With that being said I am a contractor an electrical contractor to be exact. For those that don't know the majority o...
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Hi all,I am going to see a property this week that has fuses in lieu of circuit breakers. I am planning on replacing the fuse box, but I am wondering what other work this may trigger. The house was built in 1960, so...
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Hello everyone, short time lurker, but long-time listener to the BP podcast. Figured I would introduce myself and my situation as a case study to solicit advice. I'm an accidental investor, in the sense that it was ...
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Ok guys (and gals), I need some help. I'm purchasing (2) 16-unit, identical properties in Oklahoma, and I'm trying to schedule inspections. One was built in 2008 and the other in 2011. I know that every unit needs ...
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So here the time has come to make a move and start investing in real estate. Myself, the wife, and my realtor have been on the hunt and found a duplex that is in our budget and would definitely create cash flow. In th...
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Hello BP-ers, relatively new to this whole RE thing and I am trying to make sure I am analyzing deals the way experienced investors do!I have an example of a property located in Cleveland, Ohio (Specifically Lakewood)...
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I'm extremely torn on which general contractor to use and would appreciate any experienced investor's feedback on my situation!Situation = converting a SFH into an up/down duplex. The basement needs a full renovation ...
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Those of you who have been landlords for years, what have been some of your game changers so to speak? craigslist? kwikset smart key locks? online tenant screening?
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Who's renting by the room on their properties? I'm interested in experimenting with this on one of my condos in a college town. My questions are:-How do you try to pair up compatible "roommates" without having fair h...