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If you could borrow 50k for 5 years at 8% simple interest with monthly payments or 50k and 9% compounded annual interest, with no payments until one lump sum at the end of 5 years, which option would you choose and why?
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The main project I'm looking to complete is a kitchen remodel for an apartment in North Oakland. This will include new cabinets, countertops, sink, appliances and maybe even the floor. We are hoping to remove one wa...
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I have been a real estate investor for just over two years. This question centers around “opportunity cost.†I own and work in a lawn care business, own and run a small web design business, as well as own severa...
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Too often, when talking about a project I'm working on, I hear something like, "Oh I could never do that! I don't know how." Well, if you don't try, you never will. I read an interesting story today that just might he...
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I am new and this will be my second time sending letters. I designed a direct mail campaign letter but was wanting feedback. Is it too much? Should I revert to postcards and yellow letters? Thank you for your feed...
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What is your process for rehabilitating properties from long distances?I am a Registered Architect currently living and working overseas. I have begun transitioning my career to real estate investing. The BRRRR strate...
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Can someone give me an idea as to what would it take to make the kitchen window larger.
Below is the image of what it currently looks like.
Thank you!
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Hi Guys - I'm new to the rental property game and I have a few questions regarding the relationship between a landlord and property manager.
How does the billing and banking between landlord and property manager norm...
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Any recommendations on books to read to gain knowledge on the structure of buildings, building codes, history of buildings & how they were built, etc.Ultimately, I would like to gain a better understanding of thes...
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Hello BP, I am new here on the forum, but from time to time I visited it and enjoyed reading tips and your experiences. I am a new investor and I have clear ideas of what I want to do: a website. I am not an expert an...