Joshua Pope
Dishwasher or No dishwasher???
I’m renovating a 700 square foot SFR. It’s a total gut job, so I have an open canvas for the kitchen. I was planning on including a dishwasher in the kitchen, but my mom (20+ years & 10+ properties experience) t...
Tony Duran
Houston compared to San Antonio/Austin, TX (buy and hold) purchase recommendations
Hi BP, I live in California and own a townhome in Houston, TX near my in-laws. I have had great luck renting it out with the help of a management company and knowing the area based off of the multiple visits a year i ...
Aaron Linden
Smart Home Upgrades for Rental
I have a rental that is available near a college (typically students occupy this). I am wondering what people think of the value of 'smart upgrades'. Has anyone done any testing or research on doing some smart home up...
Don McIlmurray
Contractor rate fair?
My contractor says he charges $1000 a day for a crew of three plus materials of my picking. He gave me general # of day estimates room by room. It's difficult to get a contractor to even look at a house if you don't a...
Errol St Marthe
My Do Hard Money Experience
So I have been doing research on Do Hard Money and there does not seem to be any resent reviews with positive input about them.After thinking about it for a few days i have decided to bite the bullet and do business w...
Frank Apap
Considering vacation rental investment
Hi, wanted some high level advice / thoughts. My brother and I both have good day jobs and also run a profitable website as a side business (total business profit of 60-80k a year). Aside from our stocks, 401k, etc ...
Ropo Sanni
Looking to purchase my first multi-unit and property. Should I change my approach?
Hello, I'm new to real estate and I'm looking to purchase my first property in Chicago . I want it to be a multi-unit preferably 3 units. I have about $100k available for down payment, closing costs and I'm hoping to ...
Sam S.
Private mortgage option - 20% down. Good idea?
Hello all,
New to the forums. I have the opportunity to purchase a home via private financing. Terms: Downpayment - 20% Interest - appx 5% Time - 20 yr
The person providing the financing is allow...
Jared Hockensmith
Starting out with my first brrrr rental
Hello everyone! So my goal for 2021 is to get my first investment property and I’m looking to use the brrrr strategy to start out. I’m a student still in school, I work full-time but it’s 1099 income, not W2. (And hou...
Ryan Peach
Where should I invest next?
My goal is to "retire" in 5 years. I want/need roughly $8,000/month to cover my current income and benefits. I live in Evansville, which is growing but still a small/mid market. It is currently saturated with investor...