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Hello BP Community, I've read enough great opinions on REI strategies here in the Texas forum to fill the Library of Congress. Y'all are truly the best.This is a "Put Yourself in my Shoes" post... Imagine you're new t...
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Hi All,This may be a newbie question, but what tools would you consider "must haves" when planning to do at least some rehab work yourself on properties. Think painting, some flooring, replacing vanities/toilets, putt...
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Hi BP!
I got into a pre-sale for a condo in Tulum, Mexico with the idea that I would Air BNB it and also go in visit through extended periods. I'm supposed to receive the keys this summer and they have been making gr...
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I keep hearing folks talking about hot markets in CA, AZ, and Las Vegas. I left CA about 10 years ago due to concerns about water. I am confused though why many of these areas are on the brink of having water shut off...
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I’ve been spending a lot of time visiting and researching the Albuquerque market. I’m curious to hear others thoughts on the market.My take is that it went through a lost decade and still to this day hasn’t recovered...
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Welcome BP compatriots to my weekly "Skeptical Take" on all things real estate, coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for...
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Can someone help me with some legal wording for our lease regarding discount for on time payments. We are charging no late fees, but if they are on time, giving a discount. We are upping the rent by $50 and then givin...
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Hi all,
My family owns 2 properties (1 triplex and 1 mixed-use commercial property) in the Bay Area that we're wanting to sell in order to invest in multifamily commercial property (mostly thinking a large apartment ...
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I’m looking at a strip center in the $500k range. I could sell a few of my duplexes and 1031 into it but I’ve considered just syndicating it to gain some experience on a small deal. It’s a 100% occupied 12 cap deal wi...
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(Just Ranting here)It seems to me that wholesaling is the most sought after method by newbies, and yet it seems to have the highest failure rate of all the investing methods you see on here. Thousands of new people s...