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bought 3bd 2bath property in california with hard money loan 450k @10% then lost the home in fire was under insured (long story) still owe 320k similar properties with house in this area have been selling for 600k - ...
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Hoping for some advice. I’m looking at purchasing an old single family house on a 25x100 property with 25’ of frontage on Summit Ave. in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood. It’s in an area that was recently rezoned fo...
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Hello BP family. I have 2 questions and need advice please:1. What kind of policy and how much insurance coverage is needed for a rental property?2. When investing in out of state properties, is it better to use an in...
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I am reviewing a property in Euclid,OH and curious if being in close proximity to Lake Erie can negatively impact the house? Specifically maintenance on porch floor boards and increased weathering.thoughts?
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Any weathered investors have any stories they could share for us newbies? Any cautionary tales? Any flips that cost 3 times as much as originally thought or more? Any properties that couldn't be rented after remode...
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I found a house that is burned on the inside. They said the roof is coming down adn they wont let me inside until i fully paid for it. i cant inspect it. The city is aware of it and I hve to go through the city. This ...
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I'm going to look at a fire damaged house tomorrow night. I spoke with the homeowner and he said someone from the insurance company took a look at the damage and said the 1st floor would be a complete gut rehab and t...
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I just got a house under contract in a medium size city in Missouri. I'd like to build a buy and hold portfolio in this city. It's not likely, but it's not impossible a tornado could level this city, destroying my ent...
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I plan to rebuild a porch on a Victorian home. What are some cost effective flooring material options?
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Hey BP!I am mapping out my plan to get started in real estate by flipping a property or buy and hold. I am still doing research every day and will decide which one I will do based on the best deal I can find. My goal ...