Karen Young
Let's talk flooring - carpet, pad, and vinyl plank
Have you used Matthews & Perlo carpet SP 300? What is your opinion on it? Does it hold up well?Carpet padding - 6Lb 7/16" Rebond carpet pad - is that standard?Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring - What brand and color is ...
John Guinta
Using VA vs FHA to build your portfolio
Hello!I am a Marine Corps Veteran who got into real estate just about a year ago. My first purchase was a three flat, renting out two units and living in one. I attempted to use the VA loan but my DTI was a fraction s...
Nick Louie
Time to talk about house-hacking in NYC in 2021-2022
Hi BP community,
My name is Nick. I'm moving back to New York City for a job, and I'm intending on house-hacking by purchasing a 2-3 multifamily home. I'm a first time buyer. I listen to the BP podcast, and of course...
Shane Burlingame
70% Rule Central Mass
Hello, I've been analyzing a good amount of properties in Worcester County to flip. I use the BP calculators to determine my purchase price, ARV, profit and rehab. I subcategorize each repair item for accuracy. I am a...
Thao Kieu
First time home buyer - Anything could go wrong did go wrong
Buying Our First Home Was Like Playing With FireWe are young and naïve, but we are also risk takers. That’s why decided to buy a colonial built in the late 1930’s for $310,000 in Totowa, NJ with 10% down payment. It...
Tony Sepassi
Tenant turns out to be from hell
Hi Guys,
I have this tenant for the past 2 years, he always paid on time and he even put in laminated wood in my condo which he paid for. He has taken good care of the property, but about two months ago I g...
Kevin C.
Prefab Shower vs Tile - Student Off Campus House
Looking to buy a house-College Off Campus House- Wanted to gut 2 or 3 bathrooms..at reasonable expense, where the tenants won't destroy? What will hold up better and at what cost?Looking to put basic materials- noth...
Robert Smith
gotchas in Oregon coast for short-term rentals
I'm looking into getting a vacation/short-term rental property on the Oregon coast. Currently looking at Coos Bay, but also open to other suggestions.My main question is what gotchas are there to consider for an out-o...
Nelson Badillo
Looking to house hack after starting from ground zero - Need any advice
I am currently going through a tough time and having to start my real estate journey all over again (Previously had a couple of single family home rentals) after some changes in life. With that said, I am considering ...
Patrick Aime
Leasehold property in Hawaii
Hi guys,I am new to this forum, and wanted to see if anyone ever bought a leasehold property in Hawaii?Any success story?What should i watch out for?Thank you!Patrick