Marilyn Mike
FSBO Do or Don't Do, Deal or No Deal
BP, in driving around yesterday, I found an FSBO property. In contacting the owners, I've learned they're wanting to sell as they've retired and moving out-of-state. It's a 4BR, 1 1/2B, LR, Eat-in kitchen, converted g...
Lawanda Curtiss
How to predict market changes?
Hey BP,How can you tell when the market will change? I would like to buy and hold, but I am having a hard time finding a good deal. When I run the numbers, nothing seems worth it. I purchased my own home in 2009 for...
Iain McFarlin
Chicago: Investing in Hermosa
I'm looking at a few multi-family properties in the Hermosa neighborhood. Does anyone have experience dealing with properties, flipping, or renovating and renting in this neighborhood? With the way Logan Square is gro...
Jordan Boyle
Not a park but neighborhood
Hello, I have a question about a clean, kept up un gated neighborhood dominated with park mobile homes or manufactured homes with a few houses with foundations. Will a house on a foundation live up to the rest of the ...
Nick Cucci
Option$ when your flip does not appraise to your agreed price
Hey BP! I am just about finished with my first flip. We made SO many mistakes (budget blown, took way too long), but the end result is a beautiful house in an up and coming neighborhood in New Jersey. We have a buyer ...
Joe Ruggiero
Cash Out Refi Strategy
Hey all! I understand the process of a cash out refi - but what I don't understand is where the lines should be. For example, if you take cash out of the equity in my duplex what's the line for the amount of cashflow ...
Elijah Withers
Sensible estimates for maintenance and capex on a new building.
I’m looking at a 4-plex that is new construction. What sort of numbers should I be using for maintenance and cap ex so that I make sure the investment stays profitable as it ages? Is there a rule of thumb as far as p...
Tyler Rollins
Phoenix Buy and Hold Question
I work for a contractor that focuses on roof and window/ door replacement. I just wanted to get some input from experienced investors that hold properties for long term investments. On both our product we offer a 50 y...
Davis Molnar
My First Investment Property
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $60,000
Cash invested: $15,000
4-bed, 1-bath house near Univ. of Toledo, OH. Ideal for students with parents coveri...
Travis Grossi
If You Could Move Anywhere...
Hi Guys - I'm brand new to real estate investing, but have the opportunity to move to (almost) anywhere in the country next summer -- or stay put in Newark, NJ. My goal is to buy our first multi family (live in one un...