Dave Rav
Vacation rental - near the water
Hi BP network! I'm considering investing in a 3BR property (home) near the coast. However, it's not directly waterfront. It's approximately 12 minute drive to the beach, and 4 minute drive to the river/marsh. We'r...
Jeff Ashachik
Getting a US bank to mortgage a property in Belize
Hey all,Does anybody have experience obtaining a mortgage from a US based bank or lending company for an international property (Belize) and have any recommendations? I’m looking for options to finance a condo for vac...
Rob Gillespie
Using the RPM method to find Off-Market deals
Let's face it; we're all after the off-market deals. You may use the MLS to find things, but I figured I would share with you exactly how I became the off-market king over the past two decades. I have really prided my...
Sarah Lorenz
Features to include if building a home to also use as an STR?
I am thinking about building a house for our next primary residence, but I would also like to use it occasionally as an STR. I’m thinking about features to include for this purpose. So far, I’m thinking about extra cl...
Richard Burke
SFH..Community HOA...can they micromanage the property?
Hey all, What I'm referring to are what (on the surface) appear to be the "Community Type" HOA's. From what I understand, they basically "Maintain" the entryway to the neighborhood, make sure nobody paints their house...
Will F.
Anyone invest in South Los Angeles near USC?
I was wondering about the University of Southern California, Los Angeles area. I'm kind of familiar, but I was wondering about others who invest in this area. Where would you invest for the long run near USC?Every s...
Andrei Zamfir
Upgrades and energy efficiency impact on rent
Hello everyone,Would you please share any data you may have or any information based on your experience:1. Do upgrades such as quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances command higher...
Kevin L.
Buy local or buy at location with higher return?
Hi, everyone, I live in Northern Virginia, the house prices here isn't low. I estimate the return on investment property is about 5-7% (assuming you buy house using cash at a fair market value and consider no vacancy ...
Kendall T.
I just won a 2014 polaris ranger on a 25.00 raffle, should I sell it for additional house investment money or keep it
I just won a 2014 Polaris Ranger 400 HO on a $25 raffle (it is a sidexside). I have been trying to decide if I should keep it or sell it to help fund another housepurchase. The polaris is worth retail almost 9K out ...
Darwin Crawford
Lost, seeking guidance for portfolio expansion...
Hi Everyone!Kind of new to the forum, been reading a LOT over the last couple of days. My post here is for some advice, feedback, criticism, etc on my "next step" in my REI business. My background is construction, m...