Doug W.
My first flip - I broke even
I thought I would share my story with the hope that it inspires someone to start the home flipping adventure and/or saves someone from making some of the (costly) mistakes that I made. Note that I'm purposely not incl...
David Campbell
Never invest in a cashflow negative property?
I invested in a property in property in San Diego in 2015, whose numbers were indicating it was going to be cashflow negative by a couple hundred dollars per month. I was a little surprised at the near universal advic...
Brook Vosler
Why do REI dislike or avoid life insurance?
As a real estate investor and financial advisor I usually understand the mindset of other investors. Individuals in real estate are usually more willing to take on risk which is often rewarded. I understand REI’s usua...
Gordon Cai
In-State Vs. Out of State for First Property (Main Goal is to Learn with Min Losses)
Hey BP. I'm trying to get my first deal done but can’t decide whether to start off in-state or out of state. My primary goal for my first deal is to learn as much as I can but due to how expensive homes are in Califor...
Trey Knight
Calling all multifamily investors
I’m struggling with time management right now. I’m trying to balance my W2 job, exercise, family, investing activities and education. It seems like I could use a 48hr day instead of 24. I’d love to hear what experienc...
Aaron T.
What percent are you using for maintenance, vacancy, PM, etc???
I am using the BP rental calc to evaluate properties for potential rental performance. What numbers is everyone using for their expenses?I am using:Vacancy- 6%-8% this gives me one months rent at 8% or just enough to ...
Raul Sai P
Remote owner challenge with Rentals getting consistently trashed
Some background - Around 5-6 years ago, I was getting decent tenants for the most part and a pretty good PM company to manage the rentals in MO state. While I understand that it is part of the game to have a rental pr...
Vincent Crane
Will we ever see another buyers market?
I haven't seen a single deal in the city of atlanta that cashflows, and I've looked at about 200.
Russell Strom
Residential Backflipping
Hi everyone,
I listened to a webinar the other day that had an interesting idea. They called it residential backflipping. I'll try to lay out the basics from that webinar here (this is what Peter Conti and Jerry Nort...
Jaxi West
Promissory Note or Deed of Trust - which is better to sign?
Hi
Investing with a guy who needs the money to rehab a house. Not a super large amount.
Deed of Trust ties me to the house/title. I am a silent owner until the work is done and we file with the title compan...