Michael Farinello
The Great (Investor) Debate: Distressed vs Turnkey Properties - Which has higher ROI?
As a loan officer, I’ve often seen the potential in both distressed properties that need rehab, as well as turnkey rental properties for passive income potential, but which is the better option for returns? Both optio...
Nick Jackson
Reluctant end of a partnership
My business partner and I are in the process of ending a very successful 10+ year partnership in which we managed to build a portfolio of 50+ units through the BRRR method. Since the market shifted a few years ago we...
Account Closed
Career Path to Get Started in Investing
Hi all, I've been working as a mortgage loan originator in the Phoenix area for about the last two years at this point. During my time in the industry, I have really been interested in getting started to invest in rea...
Mikhail Pritsker
Sponsor underwriting. Part 2.
Part 2.
Detailed Due Diligence
Conduct in-depth due diligence, including background checks, reference calls, and site visits to assess the sponsor's operational capabilities. This is one of the most critical steps ...
Dan Bosak
Key Management - Lockbox Options
How are you handling all of the keys for various properties?I have a lockbox key cabinet in the office but it's not the most efficient option since we end up running keys around and I find that keys too often are mis...
Tyler Condon
Reaching out to neighbor who rents the property out of state
My neighbor lives out of state and rents the property. I would like to talk to him about buying his property but at the very least just want to introduce myself and have good relationship with him. In my first contact...
Donny Hodgkinson
First Rental Property
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Oakland.
Purchase price: $270,000
Cash invested: $10,000
4 bed one bath single family home in small town with great school distri...
Jonathan Greene
How You Feel About Yourself Is How You Show Up as a Real Estate Investor
Many investors wonder why they can't take the first or the next step, but the reason is usually not as related to real estate or analysis paralysis as they think. It usually has to do with how they feel about themselv...
Reed Lambier
2019 Land Geek vs. Land Academy
I've been doing research on different real estate business models. As I've been continuing research to enter the housing market, I stumbled across some interesting land investing models that seem kind of neat. These a...
Martha Bueno
Shipping container construction in Miami
Hello BP community,
I am curious about using shipping containers to build a small home in my backyard. I live on a large lot, and would like to add an in-laws quarter. I like the idea of shipping container because ...