John Hodson
Using Proforma Calculators
Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
Mark Updegraff
My first development!
Hi Everyone,
It has been a while since I've shared with BP and I've got a few seconds now so I figured I'd start by letting y'all know what I've been up to as of late :D
I'm in the process starting my development...
Niko Molina
Lowes vs Home Depot vs Menards
Which do you guys prefer to use and why? Is one better than the other two for certain things?
Jen Narragon
“High risk high reward” they said...
Well it’s been nearly five months since we closed escrow on our quadplex located in San Luis Obispo, Ca. I can’t even begin to tell you what a learning process it’s all been. Honestly I’m not sure we would’ve gone t...
Michael Storch
House Hacking Vs. Live-n-Flip
Hello All,
This is my first post on BP and it comes after I just finished reading "How to Invest in Real Estate" by Josh and Brandon. I have narrowed down my potential real estate interests to either house hacking ...
Kyleigh Morgan
Permits: how important are they?
Ok I know no one on here is going to tell me to break the law, so if there is something you can’t share with me on here publicly, please message me privately, but my question is about permits. How important are they t...
David Lamb
What am I responsible to compensate tenants who just moved in?
Hello- I am new to landlording. I have tenants who just moved into my condo and are requesting compensation for: (1) repainting (I had to repaint a wall in a different color than they originally saw when I took down...
Andrew Fink
Rehabbing 1900s 2 or 3 Flat in Chicago
Hello, I’m a new investor in the Chicago area and recently closed on my first househack. For my next deal, I’m interested in a 2 or 3 flat with value add opportunities. While researching properties in the Chicago area...
Account Closed
Real estate to become regulated
It seems that there is more and more talk about how any future housing bubble will be prevented. Bankers and monetary officials are discussing using interest rates and other means to prevent this in the future.
I do...
James Friedrichsen
Need Advice--I'm New
Hello All,
I am interested in knowing the Ins-and Outs of rehabbing houses from someone that has done it before. I am a DIY Guru but, want to know the nitty gritty of the entire process from start to finish. I am in...