John Hixon
My first 2 deals and some thanks
I never thought I would be writing this post because I never thought I would actually get my first deal, but here I am. I finally made the decision 3 months ago to be fully committed to a direct mail campaign. I con...
Tandi H.
Evaluating a 10-plex - first time with larger properties
I'm going to look at a 10-plex tomorrow....the basics are it's 10 x 1-bedroom apartments, in a U-shape around garden entrances, with street parking. Just over 5,000 sq feet. Units are renting for $625 each. Close t...
Larry Asiak
Tenant Domestic Violence Issue
Hello all, firstly wanted to thank you for this great resource. I have been lurking here for a few years, and there is such a wealth of knowledge on this site! I am renting out a place in Columbus, Ohio. I have re...
Dylan Grieve
Made a huge mistake; seeking feedback
Hello ladies and gents of bigger pockets.I paid too much for my first house, and now am regretting it. Escrow closed this March, and I'm almost done rehabbing it; my out of pocket expenses (closing costs + rehab + mor...
David Eyal
Tenants request removing washer with mold
Hi all, I rented my house to a couple last week, since they moved in they keep texting on any issue they see and request and immediate fix. I went there many times during the week and addressed all issues including ca...
Seth Lind
Investing in a C- area
Many of the properties in my home market that appear to be good deals tend to be in an area I would consider "C-". Far from inner-city but in the rougher area of town. My question for the experienced investors, what...
Steve B.
How can I get started in Notes (without buying the seminar)?
Yesterday I attended a local REIA meeting which had a length presentation about why we all need to get into notes. And it came as no surprise that there was also a length pitch about the note training session coming...
Andrew Votsis
De-leading vs. encapsulating
Recently purchased 3 family in Massachusetts. Old building obv not de-leading. This being buy and hold I wanted to get some perspective on what fellow investors have found works best. The building itself needs vinyl o...
Ashley Benning
Finding deals that meet 70% rule: Mission Impossible?
Fellow BPers in Los Angeles and environs,
I've been doing deal analysis for MONTHS and cannot find properties that meet that 70% rule for fix and flip and BRRR. I'm wondering if these can only be found off market and...
Howard R.
Syndications: How do you deal with the trust issue?
Hi. I am new to BP (former FatWallet member though!). I have been investing in RE for ~10 years and hold 5 properties. They have not been time-intensive, but I'm always interested in smart financial options. The G...