Troy Fisher
Commercial (Retail) Analysis Components
So I know there are a lot of "Rules of Thumb" on the Residential side of Real Estate. As I try to transition into Commercial (Retail) I find that I have no idea on how to perform the proper analysis. What are the Ex...
Justin Howe
First Deal Closed - $17k Profit in Less Than Four Weeks
Hi BP,On January 5, 2015 my partner and I put our first property under contract. On January 30, 2015 we closed the transaction and made $17k total profit. This thread will detail how we found the deal, obstacles we ov...
Bob Ritner
Florida Buy and Hold Investment Property Suggestions
I am interested in Southern Florida and a planning a scouting trip for a week in January. I was quite active in Southern California between 2009 and 2012, but the pickings here are getting too slim. I have been heavil...
Connor Ryan
Newbie here needing advice!
Hello BP community! I am an aspiring real estate investor currently living in Denver, CO and working in finance. In a few months I will be relocating to San Diego with my girlfriend. We aren’t at the point in our rela...
Cecilia Ann Jones
Need advice: Taking too long to find renters
Hi, this is my first post since turning BP Pro a few months ago. I closed on my first rental property, a townhouse in the Canton neighborhood of Baltimore on 6/14. I am using a property manager, and there are listings...
Drew Vukov
Anyone ever use a TSP loan to purchase a rental?
TSP is the Feds 401K. I have been considering taking a loan out to purchase a rental property free and clear. The problem is loan repayment term is 5 years, which pretty much kills any cash flow. The interest rate is ...
Account Closed
Should I invest in this real estate start up?
I've been approached about the possibility of investing in a real estate start up. It is being founded by two multifamily real estate executives who also dabble in residential real estate. They are planning to start ...
Jim Zatko
"Multiple Offers" are Realtors Blowing Smoke?
I live in Michigan just north of the state line from Toledo, OH. I just flipped and am currently renting out a house in Toledo. And I'm looking for another house to flip. I found one here in Michigan on the MLS in a l...
Amber Butler
Approaching family members for private money
Hello all. Newbie here.
I have a question regarding approaching family members about private money. I am originally from California, but looking to do business in Philadelphia. Well I am going back to California ver...
Alan Asriants
Are you planning on increasing your tenants rents in 2024?
Hello BP community!I have read many articles and have even noticed as an agent the slowdown in rentals these past few months. I have very solid tenants and I always increase rents in my properties. Granted, I am very ...