Amy A.
What are the Pros and cons and Cap Ex of Brick buildings?
Hi, I'm looking at a BIG old brick building, built in 1902. The brick and granite look like they are in great condition. I've never owned a brick building before. What are some things I should look out for? I know...
Karen O.
Second guessing an REO bid..
I've been here for a few months, trying to soak up everything BP members put out. Thank you all.Now is there anyone out there familiar with auction.com that can give some advice to a someone with a winning bid, a det...
Chad K.
Do banks settle on mortgages?
The home next to my friends home has been vacant for years so I did some research an saw that the home owners association currently owns the property. I did some more research on the property an saw that a bank still ...
Julio Gonzalez
How to Prepare for a Cost Segregation Study
Are you looking into getting a cost segregation study on your property and wondering what benefits the study may provide and how much it will cost? Ensuring that you provide all of the applicable information to the co...
Account Closed
Due diligence revealing some (potentially) major issues
Hi everyone!I could really use some advice/insight as I am new to real estate investing and am currently dealing with some issues regarding the purchase of my second property.I'm currently under contract with a 3 fami...
Steve S.
Never done a Section 8 Deal, but an opportunity has surfaced
3 duplexes right in a row in a C+ / B- neighborhood.ALready pre-approved for Section 8 at $550 per month.All 3 duplexes for $190,000Currently livable but have some opportunity to improve them. 4 of the 6 are currentl...
Constantia Petrou
Change of property management
Hello,I own several rental properties in the SF Bay Area and I want to transition management to myself. I will be notifying the property manager soon (according to our contract guidelines) that he will no longer be ma...
Gabriel Perez
I need help
Hello my bp family, I need help! So I'm going to rent out my childhood home, and it's very very hard for me, so I want to make a smart decision on who I rent my house to. So I want to make a full credit check, any sug...
Jimmy Kiefer
1st property duplex purchase
I am on the verge of purchasing my 1st property and plan to buy and hold the property. A property I have my eye on right now is in good condition as valued by the county accessors site, however it has a stone wall fou...
Scott Scoville
Kitchen Countertops / Budget Friendly / Durable
Just purchased a 4 plex. Want to install budget friendly, but durable countertops. What's everyone installing in their rental units?