Chase Banta
Some RE experience, some capital. Looking to get active in Portland.
Experience: Co "Junior" GP on 44 unit apartment syndication in Northern California.Project wouldn't exist with out my partner's 15 years of expertise/experience, so don't want to overstate my role in the project. Boug...
Ben Rice
Vacation duplex with an FHA
Hey BP,Wanted to bounce a scenario off the community to see if something was possible.So the scenario is investing in a vacation rental (duplex). Rent out one side and "live" in the other. I'll be there often but my j...
K W
Look into your crystal ball....
Okay, don't yell at me. I know we're not supposed to estimate appreciation but....
We are still reviewing multiple properties and trying to decide whether to buy or not. All of these properties cash flow, all are in...
Bryce Renicker
Negative Cash Flow on Low Money Down
Hello BP community. I’m looking to get into my first ever property as a live in duplex with a 3.5% down FHA here in Chicago (McKinley Park, Bridgeport, or Pilsen) The problem I am running into is that any properties I...
Johann Harshman
Building a fence - Worth it?
This is my first flip and everything is going along nicely and far under budget (so far!)... I'm debating whether it is worth the time and money to build a privacy fence in the backyard. Details: ARV is $150k, house a...
Ryan Hogan
Index funds to boost savings?
Ok so quick question been rolling around in my head for quite some time, I’m currently trying to buy a house every other year I’m 28 I bought my first house last June and now have a little more then half of a down pay...
Ian Akash Morrison
Let's say you had $30,000 to play with
Let's say you're starting out, you have almost no experience in real estate investing but are now your own boss. You've got $30,000 to play with.How would you use that capital?What markets would you look at? What str...
Jason Tougas
Foreclosure property with excessive mold
I have been analyzing a foreclosure property in San Antonio, Texas which has been found to have extensive mold damage throughout multiple rooms of the home due to a plumbing leak left untouched. Mold spore concentrati...
Frank Jiang
Chinese Stock Market Crash Good or Bad for US Housing Market in Big Cities?
Also another 8.5% drop just today.http://sandiegofreepress.org/2015/07/chinese-stock...http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/09/will-chinese-buyers...From the articles:- Chinese are the largest foreign buyers of US housing.- Ch...
Jeendanie Lorthe
Top 3 Pieces of advice for Newbies - Greater Boston
Hi everyone! I’m just getting started in real estate investing and I wanted to hear what some would say are the 3 most important elements to keep in mind when you’re just starting out. I’m super excited to get started...