Jason Maestas
Value Add 24 Unit Apartment complex, Help!
Hey everybody, I've been following a multifamily property in a city on the outskirts of Tampa, FL. I First saw it when it was priced at $950k. It has recently dropped to $660k. It is 24 Units (2 buildings) which are ...
J Scott
Help Me Design My House!
I've had conflicting thoughts about starting this topic, but figured that my real estate life is pretty much an open book anyway, so here goes...
My wife and I are in the process of designing our new house th...
John E.
How do I make RE investing a business and not a hobby?
Hello BPers...
My name is John Elmenhe, I'm 15 years old and I'm going to begin investing in real estate the day I hit 18 years old by trying to wholesale properties. I'm going to begin working soon and I'm NOT goin...
Nathan Gesner
How can you evict tenants without the court system?
Many Landlords have no idea how to get rid of a tenant, whether it's for non-payment of rent or for lease violations. This is even more obvious as the eviction moratorium stretches to almost a year now.Share your best...
Sean Rooks
My 1st BRRRR a base hit!
Just finished my first deal, a BRRRR triplex in Norfolk, VABUY: 2400 sqft triplex:1) 1bd/1ba 550sqft @ $550/mo2) 1bd/1ba 625 sqft @ $600/mo3) 2bd/1ba 1250sqft @ $800/moPurchase Price: 136kRehab Budget: 60kExpected ARV...
Paul B.
Why are there so many ex-engineers in REI?
I've been a landlord since 2008, but only about six months ago did I decide I wanted to get more serious about real estate investing. I'm an engineer by day, which is why every time I hear an investor or a guru say th...
Jerry Benson
Tenant threating to Sue
I'll try to keep this brief. I have a rental property in Charlotte, NC and the gas fireplace hasn't worked for awhile. While my property manager was in the process of getting an estimate, the tenant (without approva...
Gordon Vaughn
Beware of the SW Atlanta Beltline hype.
I have read a lot of hype about the Atlanta Beltline over the past few years here in Metro Atlanta. Usually a strong market buzz precipitates it's realization as people jump on the bandwagon and fuel the market dynami...
CL Ziegler
Buying rental units after age 50 - Bad Idea?
Hi Everyone,In a casual conversation the other day a friend said: 'You can't look for a quick return. Any money made will be over the long term.'That has been bugging me ever since he said it.Here's my question...Wher...
Austin Hughes
Going Through a Rough Patch
I'm normally very eloquent. But I'm just going to talk about the issues leading to my current situation:The house I'm selling fell out of contract.... THREE TIMES.I totaled my car during an ice storm 6 weeks ago and n...