Alex Shimmons
Job seeking during COVID
I was recently laid off due to the COVID pandemic. I am very interesting in using this opportunity to begin a career in real estate investing. I have read several books and listened to numerous bigger pockets podcasts...
Alex Kohler
I have $150,000. What would you do?
Hi there!
I am new to BP and have a few questions as I am a new investor. I have $150,000 cash and my goal is to become financially free as soon as possible with having all expenses paid with cash flow as well as gr...
Jean Mascary
Second lien positions as down payment
I am looking for a lender/ HML that will allow second position lien as down payment. Does anyone has any recommendation? Yes, I am aware most HML don't allow second positions.
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Best way to bill a tenant for fuel oil?
I'm a complete newbie to landlording. I just rented out half of my two unit two months ago (I'm living in the other unit). The units are on separate utilities, each with its own fuel oil furnace. I just replaced my f...
Jacob Vorreuter
Weighing solo investment(s) vs syndicated deals
Background: I'm an accredited investor with some cash I'd like to put to work in real estate. My goal is to build up passive income generating assets over the next 5-7 years to achieve financial freedom. Although I've...
Michael Baum
AirBNB to cancel all Washington DC rentals during inauguration
So, for those of you who have rentals in that area, are they paying out your nightly rate? I know they are refunding to guests. https://www.reuters.com/articl...
Cheng Bin Zhang
Another Crash 2017?
Hi All,I'm hearing from multiple sources that a potential economic downturn is likely to take place in the next term. Everyone has a theory (China's recession, Brexit, cyclical nature of the market, etc.).I figure th...
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In a drought--to sod or not to sod?
Looking for suggestions from others rehabbing properties in Southern California and dealing with landscaping choices in light of the ongoing drought:I have an upcoming flip in San Diego in a neighborhood with a lot of...
Jamall Lynch
CaPex Budgeting Costs
Top of the afternoon BP family,
I’m a newbie who recently came across a formula on how to budget for CAPEX. It says that I should take the cost of the repair and divide it by how many years it will last and divide t...
David Sanford
Where to find the next step
I've been investing in real estate for about 5 years now and have built up a decent portfolio with "okay" cashflow. I'm looking to ramp up my business but not sure where to start. So far, I've bought primarily from wh...