Frank Oudheusden
The story of my first deal...
I saw a SFH listing pop up late on a Thursday afternoon, I forwarded it to Mark (a realtor, property manager, mentor I've been working with in my target area). Later that evening Mark returned my call while I was the...
Jimmy Chao
Worried for an elderly couple
I’m finishing up the rehab on a duplex unit and have an elderly couple who are friends with the tenant next door about ready to apply. I did a walk through with them, and the gentleman had trouble walking up the sidew...
Duane Dyson
First potential wholesale deal
I would like to start wholesaling to help with my down payment to expand my portfolio. I've been on BP reading articles and watching webinars on how to start but just haven't pulled the trigger on a deal yet. I was ...
Ryan Perrone
Charleston area - Where to Live?
We're moving from Charleston from South Florida. We're late 20s early 30s, looking for a fun downtown scene, good restaurants, and a nice place to live. It seems like Charleston has a a lot to offer in terms of larg...
Brian Wobbe
Opinions on splitting rent with a partner
I have a friend that mentioned buying a house (duplex) to rent. I have the money, he has the time. He seems to be good with handling the tenant end of it if I provided the financial end. The recently renovated house i...
David Lund
Noob Needs Advice: finding a Realtor
Hello All,How do I find a realtor whose interests align with mine and I know aren’t using me for their own benefit?Thank you,David
Dan Barman
1st Rental Purchase, Fixer Upper, Do I Buy It?
Looking at purchasing my 1st rental property, a single family 3/4 BR, 2 BA in a hot area of NY's Hudson Valley. Older 2 story home (1900) with some updates. Looks good on the outside but inside it's a MAJOR fixer-uppe...
Steven C.
First Time Home Buyer - Union City NJ
Let me preface by saying that I wish I found this really awesome forum 6 months ago! I closed on a condo in February'22 and would have loved to hear your opinions on it beforehand. Alas, I still would appreciate the i...
John Carlin
Local credit union loans
Hey y’all. A friend of mine just told me about a friend of his who’s buying properties in Texas with the help of credit unions. Apparently the credit unions are overvaluing properties, then the investor is purchasing ...
Sarah Jones
personal loan
i am trying to buy a house and i need to borrow $60k but my credit is not so good. one of my friend was willing to get the loan under his name for me because he has good credit , 3 year pay check stub making $35k per ...