Matthew Rogers
Starting out in Oregon
Hey BP!
As I get ready to make my first purchase, I am trying to get some information on loan types. I've already gone to a bank and been pre-approved for an FHA loan, but I wonder if I find a fix-n-flip property wou...
Nathan Chronister
New investor near Peoria, IL
Hello everyone,I am Nathan Chronister. I wanted to jump in and say hi and stop just lurking around the BP website. I hope to make the acquaintance of many of you and look forward to chatting with you all.I am a 40yr o...
Grace A Tibbetts
Wondering about my strategy for getting started
Our home is in my mother-in-law's name and almost paid off (only $8,000 left). My thoughts are to take out a $50,000 VA loan out on the home to put it in our name, pay her the rest of her money, and use the money to i...
Robert Nason
Buying versus building investment properties
I'm in an unusual situation, I recently sold a 4 unit commercial investment property. I attempted to do a 1031 exchange and the properties fell through. I am now looking to purchase 10 to 20 unit apartment building i...
Pete Harper
First Renovation; Flooring advice
We just purchased our first duplex. Looking for advice on flooring options. The floors on side A need to be replaced. Water damage in the utilities, mixture of laminate in living room, and glue down tile in bath. Subf...
Tyler Weiss
What do you make of this crack in foundation
Would a diagonal crack in the foundation worry you? House build in 76 in clay soil in st louis, Mo. The basement has cracks in 3 of the 4 walls. My goal is hold this property for the long term. Could be a simple fix...
Brian H.
SE Michigan Investor Newbie
Hello everyone!
My name is Brian and I am 35 year old software engineer and a small business owner. I live in Michigan (Wayne county) and I am interested in investing in Michigan but am not limiting myself to it. I a...
Peter J
Rental in college campus area
What has been your experience with renting to college students in a highly student dominated area?
I found a property that actually meets the 50% rule but it needs about $50k in repairs first. Listed at $35k + $50k ...
Chris Johnson
is it worth to rehab old home
hi all,
I'm looking out for properties to rehab. wondering if it is worth to rehab 1930 single family home. I'm thinking the lifetime of a house is about 100 -120 years and no one will bother to buy this home even if...
John Kihm
Opinions on LVT Flooring
Looking for opinions on LVT flooring (especially in South Florida) for single family homes. Gaining popularity and worth it....or cheap an untasteful?