Ray Martinez
Gas Connection for ADU in CA?
Hey BP community,I have an ADU in the works and was looking at the cost associated with a Gas Hookup. So Cal Gas has to do the work and the costs using the estimator seem pretty steep!What feedback would you have for ...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: Are natural disasters affecting your investment strategy?
If you didn't catch the "Seeing Greene" episode recently, an excellent question was presented that I thought would be worth discussing. Every area you invest in has risks of natural disasters of all kinds, but these d...
Laurel Kate
Knocking out back (brick) wall of kitchen for remodel
I'm looking at remodeling the kitchen at my Washington, DC, rowhouse by knocking out the back wall of the kitchen and expanding it into the sunroom that was added at the back by a previous owner. The wall I'd be remov...
Francisco Avellan
Capital Gains Tax Avoidance
Hi everyone,
I bought my primary residence 8 months ago. I intended to live here for 2 years and then keep it as a rental property. The issue is that a train track runs behind it and the vibration is horrible (litera...
Shannon Bae
Kansas City Weather
Hey All!My husband and I are considering a turnkey property in Kansas City. The numbers seem pretty decent and we've carefully considered the pros and cons of buying a "turnkey" property in this market. However, being...
Annunciata R.
Containers for houses
I dont think this requires alot of money to get started. I bought quite a few lots of land in October last year at a tax deed sale. Like Karen says having a home developed by an architect wont increase value. I bo...
Nathan Gesner
What is your biggest fear as a Landlord?
Are you afraid Tenants will trash your rental?Tenant won't pay rent?The economy will turn and your rentals will sit vacant?You've over-extended yourself financially and the next problem will wipe you out?What keeps yo...
Jack B.
Thinking of trading my houses for Apartment complexes
And yes I'm aware of the 10-31 exchange, It's part of my plan. I've been reading and collecting guides and due diligence worksheets on apartment complex purchases. The biggest reason I'm considering doing it is that I...
Simon Kearns
Worst case scenario, input and ideas welcomed!
Hi.So i firmly belive that the global financial markets are teetering on the edge right now.What im interested in your ideas are how that would affect someone like me and what steps to take to limit that exposure to r...
Humberto Alegria
Pros and cons of investing intownhomes?
New to the group bp, I've been active on using the BP calculator and its very helpful. Looking to invest in the next 12 months. What do u guys think about investing in townhomes? Thanks in advance!