Michelle Melchione
Starting out- Go big or go home?
Hi, we're going to be looking into investing in buy and hold SFR. Everythings approximated because I'm in the very first stages, as in deciding if we're really going to do this. But say we decide to bite the bullet. B...
Shannon Park
Looking for the best out of state market!
Hi All! My name is Shannon and I live in San Francisco, CA. Currently 28 yo and have around 100k ready to invest. I am very new to real estate and currently do not own any properties. I and am looking for a market tha...
Jordan Thompson
First deal (Duplex) rehab and build - with pics!!
Hello BP! I've been a pro member for about 6 months now and am proud to announce that I have officially closed on my first deal - a duplex! The gameplan for this thread is to chronicle my progress through the rehab,...
Patrick Philip
How to invest $10 million?
At some point in my life, I will be getting a huge inheritance. $10 million or more. How to use this in real estate? What provides the greatest returns? I know that even large firms make their greatest by purchasing v...
Mindy Jensen
VRBO Host cancelled stay because he forgot to raise rates
A friend made a reservation on VRBO for Thanksgiving. The host had a 5-day minimum set and non-holiday pricing in place. (Friend didn't realize it was non-holiday pricing.)Host sends friend a cancellation notice, and ...
J. Martin
Work/Life Balance & Staying Sane - Your Tips?
I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...
Joe Splitrock
Ultimate BPCON2019 Discussion
I am at the airport flying back home from the BPCON2019 conference. Like many of you, I had some great take-ways from the discussion panels, seminars and social hour conversations. I thought I would create a thread fo...
Joseph Beilke
Bourbon and Whiskey?
This is really going to be off topic! Who in the BP community is a Bourbon and Whiskey drinker, collector or snob. I have begun to collect and really learn more about the art of Bourbon and have taken a break from r...
Mike Tikh
How to choose a location from the US?
Currently stuck in analysis paralysis on trying to find the right location for a first property, with a willingness to move anywhere in the US. GoalMy objective would be to go with a MFH, 2-4 units, higher would be be...
Jeff Lundeen
Where will people move - Exodus from Cali and NY
California has long been seeing people exiting, and I'd speculate that COVID will increase that trend. Especially as we see tech companies like Twitter, Square, and Facebook allowing Work From Home. I personally see...