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Hey BP Community!I am curious to know how much money are you guys spending on average PER YEAR on marketing expenses related to finding deals?In 2017, I've spent about 60k in Marketing and my ROI was a little higher t...
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Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $185,000
Cash invested: $60,000
This is a great little studio condo at a great little resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama! The property ne...
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Wanted to pass this on for those rehabbing small <upscale> properties.I was in search for a small fridge, that would fit in a 30" Wide space. this typically puts you in a single door, top freezer small unit.I f...
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When buying real estate, how much of a percentage cushion, if any, do you put in your estimates for property taxes? Yes, I know an investor looks at the current property tax rate for a locality, but I'm wondering i...
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Hello BP,
I wanted to share some success stories of three of my clients who bought homes to renovate and then rent out STR-style. I am very excited to show you the before and afters. You will be blown away by the...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $135,000
Cash invested: $33,000
Solid block and brick 3 unit, freestanding building. Commercially zoned. All...
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Hey BP, I think I might of missed out on a nice wholesale deal because I was to slow on estimating the repair costs. I went to see the property, took notes and pictures of the property and my intentions were to go hom...
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Hey Guys, I found myself in a unique situation...I came across a 3/2 at an attractive price the day it was listed on the MLS. I have been out of town and I wasn’t able to see it, all I could do was see the pics on the...
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Hello all, and thanks in advance for any help.
Been analyzing many properties lately and seem to have found some good deals, but the rental property calculators never include PMI/MIP (Private Mortgage Insurance) when...
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Hello All,
I have done a basic buy and hold deal before, but I am now interested in seller financing. When I was selling my duplex I ran across an offer that would require seller financing, but I turned it down due...