Andy M.
$52,069 profit on my first "Firehouse"
What's up BP Nation? I flipped my first ever burned out "Firehouse" a few months ago and it turned out pretty well. $52,069 in profit. This story has a few interesting twists and take aways as well. One of my key take...
Lisa Fortune
Mitigating Risks in Fix and Flip Loans
What are the biggest risks associated with fix and flip loans, and how do you mitigate them?
Mohammed Milord
How do you build cash reserves when you are just getting started as a landlord?
I am in the process of looking at single-family properties for my first rental. I don't have any cash on hand for the cash reserves. Is it important to have the cash reserves already saved up BEFORE you acquire a rent...
Colby Boone
Is $50k Enough? Where to Start in Charlotte, NC or Louisville KY
Hey everyone!
I’ve recently saved up $50,000 and I’m super excited to jumpstart my real estate investing journey. I’m looking at two specific markets—Charlotte, NC, and Louisville, KY—but now I’m at a bit of a crossr...
Thomas Weidner
Flipping vs New Builds
Good morning everyone. Today I would like to ask, what you folks prefer more flips or new construction and why? I know each have there pros and cons just as every avenue of real estate does. So why do you do what you do?
Scott C.
Cash reserves: How much should a buy and hold investor have?
I'm a buy and hold investor and I have a question about cash reserves. How much is enough?
We have 2 and soon to be 3 (closing on December 3) SFRs. One is rented now and the 2nd one should have a tenant in it...
Kori Ford
Benton Co Arkansas Post Auction Properties
Hello everyone,I recently came across a discussion on BP that directed my attention to state post auction properties. I was actually surprised by a few of these properties and a quick sales comp suggest there is money...
Adam Webb
Rental Calculator too harsh?
So I find that when I evaluate properties according to the BiggerPockets method, including CapEx monthly, including 5% of gross rents for repairs and maintanence, including 10% for property managers, etc, NO property ...
Eric Vermeire
New Member from Newcastle, WA
My buddy, JJDawg, insisted that I register on BP. He told me that some of the best real estate investors in the country are members of this site. Based on his recommendation, I have high hopes for this site and its ...
Beliria Sims
How persuasive are you?
Hey BP Family!
Recently, my partner and I came across and AMAZING MF unit in an AMAZING neighborhood. We got the owner on the phone, and let them know that we were interested in purchasing, only to hear that they wer...