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Greetings:I'm new to BP and I have taken action by canvassing my local neighborhood and looking for opportunities. Question... I ran across a property that has been vacant for nearly a year. Grass about 4' high in ...
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I have a property in the pipeline and need some help with.
The property facts:
1. Cape Cod estimated $130K/ Owner thinks $140K what the home owner would like to get $70k out of it.
2. It is a property in probate
3....
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Howdy BP! My first real post involves, of course, a question. Thanks in advance for everyone’s input. I welcome it all, including angles I haven’t thought of or considered. This is my first deal(s) and my main concern...
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Hello and Happy New Year! I've been lurking in the forums for the past couple years, but I'm ready to finally take the leap! I moved to Pocatello Idaho during this past year to finish my degree at Idaho State Universi...
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Whenever a cloud passes overhead in my neighborhood, the "storm chasers" aka roofers start ringing the doorbell saying hail was in the area and they can likely get me approved for a new asphalt-shingle roof and siding...
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I'm hoping to start my real estate journey in Salt Lake City with a house-hack. My goal is to find a first property that will allow me to live for free and save up for the next one. I've begun running the numbers on s...
Good evening BP! My wife and I are new to real estate investing. We are off to what I feel is a really good start. I'm currently active duty military stationed at Hurlburt Field, and I truly love this area. We've got ...
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Hey guys,
I just wanted to share a success story with you. I've been doing real estate on my own (wholesaling, buying no money down, etc.) I found a deal in my area and I advertised it at my local crossfit ...
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I'm trying to save up enough money to pay cash on my first brrrr property. I have been saving about a $1500 a week at my job but I'm also paying about $1300 in taxes each week. My thought is if I claim exempt on my ta...
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When I closed on my first duplex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in August 2017, "the 2% Rule" was the gold standard for determining whether a property would cash flow. (The 2% Rule says that the gross monthly rents shou...