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I just closed on a fourplex in North East LA and it is in terrible condition. Now before I dive deep into how much work this will be, this deal is the culmination of 16 ish months of hard, persistent work. We went thr...
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anyone know a good investor freindly broker in south jersey
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $160,000
Cash invested: $15,000
Acquired off-market from a mailer in 2023, this single-family home underwent a full...
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Help! The hourly rate and added line items are getting out of control for the maintenance costs in my San Mateo properties. Is this just me, or is this also happening to others???I use a property manager who does a st...
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One of the best ways I have learned to find potential deals has been to drive for dollars. Some advantages include:
1. Local Insight: Driving around neighborhoods allows you to gain firsthand knowledge of the area...
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After 2 months of me making mistakes. Meaning not doing the marketing correctly. I finally got to move forward. From being .001% response rate I was able to get up to 4%. For me, these accomplishments fill my motivati...
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Hi BP Community!A few months back, a colleague of mine mentioned BP to me and I have been listening to the podcasts on my way to work and between properties everyday! I absolutely love what you guys are doing here. ...
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I wanted to share a story of when things go wrong, what it takes to overcome the challenges along the way, and 3 lessons I learned from this experience. More specifically, I had a case of a tenant that was over $6,500...
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I’ve written several posts before on my progression towards a home, so this will be a continuation. I received some news today. I set an appointment with a lender who had a great reputation in my city. She was honest,...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence wholesale investment.
Purchase price: $186,000
Cash invested: $4,000
Sale price: $215,000
Purchased wholesale course for $1000. Followed course, and sent ...