Tyron McDaniel
Why you want to SPECIALIZE in a key market or area! Buy, Fix & Flip - DEAL!
Fellow BP family, what's going on! Having enjoyed reading all the really COOL diaries many of you have contributed, I had to ensure that I contribute to the dialogue as well with the intent that others will enjoy and ...
Sarah Kuppert
Recommended safety measure on unrented rowhouse in Baltimore, MD
I recently bought a row house in Baltimore, MD, in NE Highlandtown on a somewhat "lively" block (lots of through traffic, regular drug deals, but also kids and people just hanging out and music). The houses trashcan w...
Marian Smith
Does a SF rental have to meet current code in Texas?
Texas Property Code states explicitly how many locks and fire alarms are required in rentals. But I don't see anything about bringing an older house up to code. Specifically, if the door from the garage to the ho...
Melissa Melia
Seattle's RRIO - First Inspection!
March 31st was the deadline for registering 5-9 unit buildings throughout the city of Seattle for the Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance (RRIO). After registering, properties are inspected every 10-ish ye...
Tom Jones
How to get an "in" with agents who deal with REOs?
Hello. This is my first post here so if I'm in the wrong forum please let me know. I'm a fairly new investor (fix and flips). I've done a few flips so far but I've always just stumbled into a good deal on my own wit...
Jason Anderson
To brrrr on first property or second
I bought a 4 plex in 2014 for 65k with a 15 year arm (3/1?) currently at 4.1%. It’s down to $31,000, I also have a heloc at 6% with 5 years remaining $32,000. It appraised for after renovation $240,000, it gross’s $...
Mattaniah Yip
Convert a duplex into a triplex in LA
Hi guys! I own a duplex in Los Angeles, I would like to build a 1 bedroom apartment in the back of my building over a garage Currently the duplex is in Zone R-2. What are the steps to go to get zoning for Zone R-3...
John Riggs
Liability concerns for property
Hello BP community. I am looking at an out of state property and just got the inspection back. A question, the back porch has had settlement which in the inspectors words has caused the porch to slope away from the ...
Jason Polykoff
FHA Requirements for Inspection
What are the FHA requirements when it comes to the inspection of a property? Do we need termite? What about Radon?
P.S. This is for a Philly area property. Thanks BP!
Moryba Kouate
Real estate in Africa
Hi, I'd like to start investing in Africa. Does someone has some suggestions where to start to know the real estate in Africa and how to invest there (e.g. books, associations, clubs, people to follow etc.) ?
Thanks....