Laura Erhardt
Newbie from Baltimore, Maryland
Hi! This is Laura from Baltimore and I am looking to start investing in real estate. I'm 24, have my BSN and work full-time at a local hospital. I bought my first house last year and that's the only real estate experi...
James Z.
Looking for good REI group or mentor-type in Washington DC
Hi all - I am trying to acquire (or witness) some real world experience investing in Washington DC. Unfortunately, the man who turned my eyes to this business and was beginning to guide me recently passed away, a...
MIke Steuart
Boston Out-of-State MFH Flipper
Hi,
I have a complicated story, so bear with me. I was a civil engineer for 5 years, then switched careers to be an airline pilot. During the pandemic I was furloughed, so I renovated my house to studs using a lot ...
Jeff Parkan
FHA 203k loan home condition
Hey everyone, I have a few quick questions.What is considered to be appropriate renovations for a FHA 203k? Could it be used to just update a old retro home that hasn't been touched since the 60's or is it for legit r...
Lucas P.
Astroturf and fake grass options
Hey BPers!Does anyone know of a great supplier of the fake grass rolls? Our crews are capable of laying it so I'm really just looking for the materials at low cost. I've been around to some so called wholesale supplie...
Ben M.
HOA
Weekend millionaire audiobook says to avoid investing in houses with HOA due to HOAs taking control of what happens in the community and possibly increasing HOA fees. Don't most homes have HOA? Pretty much any home wi...
Ronald Jones
What needs to be considered when contemplating buying a business?
BP, this is not necessarily a REI question, but here it goes. What are some of the things that one should consider before deciding to buy a business? In particular, a friend was approached about buying an existing dr...
Matthew Defore
Evaluate my Condo Association Fees
My condo association fees are $125 per month, per each property. Each property appraises for approximately $136,000. Each unit currently rents for $1050, with a little room to grow on rent increases. Here's what the...
Jon Klaus
Homeowner wants to reinn in runaway HOA board
A friend just asked me this. I'd like to get some BP input before I get with him. Thanks.
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"Our home owners association in my neighborhood is out of control. Myself and another person here are going t...
Ming Wan
California eviction moratorium extension
The statement from Newsom's office is here: https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/01...I do not believe this has been approved by the legislature yet.I've linked 2 other interpretations of the extension proposal belowhttps://ab...