Mark Douglas
8 Months Later
Nashville, TN is super competitive right now, so prices are really inflated, making it hard to find something that makes sense. I've been waiting about 8 months to post here, but I finally closed on my first property...
Torey Chumbley
Turnkey in the Carolinas
After lots of research and many months of searching my local area (Sacramento, Ca), I have decided to take the plunge into buying rental properties through a turnkey provider out of state. I have narrowed my search do...
Carmen Chow
Do you ask for credit/background check for...?
Hoping to get some advice on fellow BP members.I’m planning to rent out a unit for a family of 4. Mom, 2 sons of working age and a 17 yo daughter in school. The combined monthly income for the mom and the 2 sons are a...
John Fierke
Venturing into very first SFH for a likely STR in the Berkshires
Hello all new and established BPs. A conversation in January with a coworker (and BP fan) opened our eyes and here we are - we just closed on a cash-out refi of our primary residence (in Missouri) today @ 2.875% and ...
Destry B.
First Purchase Timeline
Greetings BP!New member and first time posting in the forum. Great late-night reading btw. I was curious when a good time would be to start looking at properties? My wife and I plan to purchase Summer of 2022 and hous...
Emily Segal
Guidance on Baltimore Area
Hello, Everyone!
I'm new to the BP community and looking to start investing in rental properties and eventually make my way up to commercial real estate. Ideally, I would like to get to the point where I can be invol...
Michael Baum
Interesting and sad guest story.
So as most of you know we have a pretty rural lake house on Lake Coeur d'Alene in North Idaho. We also allow dogs, up to two. I always tell the guests if you are bringing small dogs, keep them on a leash at all times ...
Emily Lien
BRRRR in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Hi everyone! I bought my first fixer-upper in 2020 in Prince William County, VA and have been living in it since. I've overstayed my plan and am eager to find my next place. I have a 150k HELOC on my house approved an...
Trey Stanley
Newbie from Delaware
Hi All
I have been looking around on BP for about 3 months and thought it was time to officially introduce myself. My name is Trey Stanley and I live in lower Delaware in town called Milford, it’s about 15 miles s...
Melina Gorosito
Lender loan origination fee-scam?
Wondering if it’s normal for lenders to ask for a loan origination fee of approx. $1200. What is the usual ways you deal with this transaction? I suggested giving the funds to an attorney in trust and releasing them a...