Don Nelson
Can't make the numbers work
So I've been analyzing properties for more than a week. I've built an impressive spreadsheet that accounts for just about everything, and it's remarkable how accurate the 50% rule is in general. Bottom line is this....
Christine Swaidan
What is your exit strategy?
Hi. Not sure if this is the right forum for this discussion. Do you ever sell? We’ve focused so much time, energy and money on acquiring buy and hold properties but where does it all end? At this point most properties...
Andri Artayudianto
Success without a mentor. Anyone?
Hi. I'm a newbie. I'm wondering if anyone here on BP has been successful for a long period of time without a mentor. I know from reading articles that it is possible learn the whole thing yourself through books and wh...
William Hall
Newbie from San Antonio, TX
Hello!My wife, two kids, and I moved here from Colorado about three years ago, chasing the oilfield. Prior to that, I owned my own, and then later ran a framing company, building 6k+ sqft homes. I have been involved...
Kenny Oliver
Stop Bashing People on here
I been seeing alot of people criticize people but yet charge thousands of dollars for helpIf someone wants to invest out of state let them! and if you have something to say make sure its positive and not negative. Sam...
Jacob Tucker
New user
Im 19 years old. I am brand new to bp and live in the utah are. What are some pieces of advice you would give to someone just starting out and also a question here. What percent of a down payment foes someone have to...
Kevin Roach
Can you borrow the down payment from one lender to then use to secure a mortgage with a second lender? And is that a good idea?
Looking to get into my first multi-family property (first of any type of property actually) and I don't have enough for a down payment. Would it be possible to borrow the 20-25% needed for the down from bank A and th...
Holly Hudson
Buying Commercial Property using Residential Realtor
Hi BP! We own a few single family properties we use as rentals. While looking for another in a different state, with a new to us realtor, we found a multi-unit (over 5 units) that we are interested in putting an offe...
Rob Knoles
What the Heck is going on with Appraisers?
Has anyone else noticed a dramatic increase in their scope of work and powers? I am having to bend over backwards to finish their "punch list" of issues on my property before we can close....this is after I have alrea...
Neil Hicks
About to retire from job to Austin
Hello everyone in BP-Land. I'm Neil Hicks, and I'm about 18 months (and a year in Afghanistan...) away from retiring after spending a long time in the US Air Force. I plan on relocating to the Austin area after I r...