Carson Sweezy
Lost My Job, Still Buying a House
I just lost my job after the company I was working for went under. I have the money saved up for a downpayment on a buy-and-hold, but I wont be able to qualify for a traditional loan now due to my income stream. Does ...
Melissa Faraias
Recommendations to seal exterior brick and advice needed
Hello BP community, I am currently rehabbing my second rental and the house was built in 1979. Water was seeping into the house through holes in the exterior brick after a heavy rainstorm. My contractor sealed the hol...
Lynn McGeein
Extra expenses for pre-'78 homes? XRF Testing?
We have an offer accepted on 1974 home, but have avoided anything 78 & back until now as they are already requiring abatement in public housing, so assume it's going to get even harder for the lead-safe EPA rules...
Justin Williams
150 Flips in 2014!
So I thought it would be cool to document my goal of buying 150 flip houses this and documenting my progress here for the BP community.
My reason for doing this is to help educate and encourage others, k...
Carrie Giordano
Hire a GC or subcontractors for personal residence in Los Angeles
Hello, a little background, I'm a buy and hold investor living in Los Angeles while investing in Ohio. I have rehabbed all of my rentals myself however I subcontract much of the work out and have only done minor rehab...
Scott Schuetz
Some "After Pics"
We've just completed the rehab of a 2 bedroom townhouse near the beach. The reno went along smoothly and I spent a lot of time figuring out the design and exactly how I wanted it to look. I brought furniture in for st...
Rick H.
DUE-ON-SALE-O-METER
Was just told today by a Chicago area attorney who works with a lot of investors that he has seen a sharp increase lately in banks calling notes due.Very curious if anyone else is seeing this.
Steve Schultz
First big multifamily
Hello all I will be starting with my first big multifamily unit this year. I am just looking for some feedback and information on purchasing and managing a 30 to 50 unit complex. Any and all info would be appreciated....
Raj Sidharthan
Consider becoming an owner/builder for my project. Looking for tips.
Dear friends,I am planning to build an ADU at my primary residence. I have an approved plan and I have been talking to general contractors. The price I am getting is way more than what I think the project should cost....
Yuuj V.
IL SFH: Has this happened to you?
Hello BP!I have a rental in the Illinois area, and currently it's been on the market for about 90+ days. Cost: $100,500Down Payment: $25,000Rehab: $~6000Vacancy: $~2600Rent: $1650CF: $370 (When rented)So, my question ...