Gabriel Mauser
Garage vs. ADU Conversion
Hi BP San Diego. Thank you to everyone in the forums as I have learned a lot from reading all of your experiences and contributions! I am working on my first investment property in Bay Park and I was hoping to get the...
Michael Magnell
Kansas City Cash-out Refi
Hey BP community! In the middle of a cash-out refi with Bank of the West and got some disappointing news today. Purchased an 8plex in Grandview, MO in early 2019 for $280k (all 1beds). Increased rents, introduced new ...
Bethany Shipman
Optional rehab beyond 80%LTV… and baseboard heating
Hi! Husband and I are attempting our first BRRRR on a duplex. Offer is accepted, 55k, about 30K rehab and ARV 110. My question is, if my final loan will be for 80% max but we found a couple other things that could be ...
Engelo Rumora
WTF is wrong with investors these days?
So I get investors reaching out to me everyday and it goes like this:"Hi, I know you offer turnkey properties and property management and am interested in the Toledo market, I don't want to buy turnkey but was hoping ...
Victor G.
ADU Build out in SoCal: Should I go Gas or Just Electric ??
I'm building out an ADU (1bed/1bath w/loft) from a single family house with an attached large 2 car garage in a B+ class neighborhood in San Diego. The existing house has both gas & electric utilities. I'm torn wh...
Eric Fernwood
Corona Virus Impact to Las Vegas Market
Today we sent our investors a special update on the impact of Coronavirus to the Las Vegas market. I thought it would be helpful to share it here.
There are multiple canceled events and conferences. Hotel occupancy i...
Jordan Thompson
Sub-Metering a 10- Unit building Water/Elect/Gas
Good afternoon bigger pockets,Currently I'm debating on getting a 10unit complex all 1bed/1ba. The income is great and is within market for my area. The current owner only has one gas meter, electric, water and sewa...
Ryan Guthrie
Renovating a rental property
Hi all,
Looking at a SFH that needs new flooring, kitchen needs to be updated, paint, etc. Does anyone have any experience purchasing a rental property and renovating? I don't want to load the house with stai...
Brian Lloyd
Miami Rental Market Forecast for 2022?
Any speculation as to the the RE prices and rental market in Miami for 2022. I've been hearing that the purchase prices are high right now, July 2021. The expectation is that with forbearance ending and mortgage rates...
Andrey Y.
Growth Equity Group - How 170+ investors were scammed
In 2014-2015, more than 170 investors purchased 2 and 3 bedroom condo units from Growth Equity Group. This company specializes in investment properties in a self-directed IRA. More than 85% of their sales are bought i...