Bao Ma
Hello from the #9 market in the US. Tucson, AZ
Hello everyone!!I just wanted to introduce myself to the BP community! My name is Bao Ma. I joined BP back in October of 2016 and automatically became a PRO member due to all of the benefits and resources that BP ha...
Russell Brazil
Cheesecake Factory Will Not Pay Rent On April 1
The Cheesecake Factory has announced they will not make April's rent payments to its landlords. Not a good sign for both the restaurant sector, and for the commercial real estate sector.https://la.eater.com/2020/3/25...
Eric Mcginn
Using equity with a mobile home on the property
All in Maine Let me start with my latest deal, which is falling apart. Restaurant building for $80k, I was going to get a second mortgage on my 3 unit rental with my current bank to be the downpayment restaurant build...
Brad Ruth
Retail Center investor in Ohio
I have been a restaurant owner for 17 years and I own the strip center that my restaurant is located in. I am planning to expand my current strip center in the future. I am very interested in learning as much I can ...
Jorge Borjas
How often are engineers needed for rehabbing properties
In the property rehabbing and house flipping world, how often is an engineer needed to sign off on some of the more intricate or delicate rehab scenarios? Can a contractor handle most structural issues, or is it good ...
Arturo S Pena
How to proceed with a HELOC that was invested on a restaurant?
My parents invested their HELOC in a restaurant as a joint venture. They then added solar panels to the property and because it was done through the HERO program their mortgage went up. The restaurant expenses are ...
Stephen Brown
Investing in Toledo, Ohio - A Good Time to Start
According to WalletHub, Toledo has just been ranked the 89th best city in the country to start a business and is the 3rd best city in Ohio to start a business, following Cincinnati and Columbus.Investors should invest...
Gregory Calloway
Contractor says I can't buy my own materials
Good morning, I have a pretty reputable contractor that I have a bid with on a project and I asked him if I can buy my own materials which would save me on the mark-up. He informed me that he can't because he's not su...
Stephen Hilton
New to Arizona and looking for a network!
Hi BP Family,I’m new to real estate investing and have decided 2019 is the year I finally jump off the plank. I would appreciate any advice or suggestions! Thank you in advance. I’m renting in Oakland, CA but am ready...
Seldon Rios
What's your favorite way to evaluate a commercial property?
Hello BP family!I am attempting to purchase a commercial property with a shutdown fast food restaurant on it and would like to get everyone's input on the best way to evaluate this property.I appreciate any feedback! ...