Mike Machynko
Just starting out in central jersey
Hello everyone, I’m 18 years old just starting out. I’m listening to podcasts, reading books, and just learning everything I can about real estate investing. I am in the central New Jersey area and I work a full time ...
Erica Nagle
Not using a GC?
We have our first project that will be closing in a couple of weeks. We learned the hard way that finding good contractors can be a challenge. No offense to the contractors out there! We are finding that many of the c...
Shanita Parker
Estimating rehab cost
I am new to real estate investing and I wanted to know how do you estimate your rehab cost, i.e. kitchen remodel would cost? Bathroom remodel would cost? new floors would cost?
Anwar Shabazz
Best way to pay your contractor
When you hire a gc and the bid is 50k, how do you pay him so you make sure he doesnt screw you over?10k per week? 50 percent down? 50% when he completes the job? I have always been burnt by these so called pros and ...
Matt Dickens
Strengthening Your File Before Pre-Approval
What's up BP!
Many people have asked me what they need to do to get approved for a loan. There are a bunch of ways to help prove yourself to a Lender, but staying healthy in these four categories will put you in t...
Tyler Labrador
What advice do you wish someone had told you at 21 years old?
Doesn't have to be real estate related! I just want to hear what life's big lessons have taught you, and how I can learn from it. Some of my background:I live in Las Vegas, NVI have a girlfriendI read a lot and I try ...
Trystan Fuglseth
Jobs That Synergize With Value Add REI
Hey so i’ve got a question that I’ll try to make short. I turn 18 in 46 days and I’ll have 15k cash and 10k in motorcycles that I’ll probably sell. My long term goal is to become a full time value add investor. Buy a ...
Ran White
Is it even possible to dig myself out of this situation?
Hello to everyone on BP. Have lurked around watching youtube videos, but finally decided to make an account. Please excuse me with the personal issues. Have been very stressed out right now thinking about just paying ...
Tim G.
My First Flip - An Amazing Experience!
Wow! Where to begin!?!A quick background on how I got involved in real estate investing. I started a new job a couple years ago. About a year in, my boss asked me if I was interested in retiring in 10 year. I obvio...
Ali Ahmed
Start a franchise vs buying a 4plex
I have some funds saved up and ready to invest but confused about which path to take this time. Real estate investing has been great and once set up it is mostly passive and I am able to work my day job. However, I wo...