Raad Qumsieh
House flip next to high voltage power lines
Hey all,
I'm putting an offer on a house to do a flip. My broker made me aware of the power lines next to it, stating that buyers might fear those houses close to power lines. Can you give me an advice if you have to...
Taylor Walker
The power of adding value to a house.
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $812,000
Cash invested: $350,000
Sale price: $1,618,000
We added significant value to this property by doubling...
Michael Carbonare
Creative Real Estate: The Power of Lease Options
Most people think real estate investing requires huge capital, perfect credit, or bank loans—but that’s not always true. Creative strategies like lease options allow investors to control properties without owning them...
Keven Pare
Looking for a Realtor to add to Power Team!
Hello BP family! I am an investor looking to build a strong power team in the incredibly hot market of Denver, CO. I'm interested in finding a good realtor to work with who knows the area pretty well and has an open m...
Jonathan Vandal
Co-signing a mortgage while retaining buying power possible?
Hi everyone,
I have a question which I would appreciate some input on. I've been studying real estate for awhile now and am getting close to being ready for my first deal. (House-hack)
The main reason I'm getting in...
Jon Q.
STRIP PRIVATE BANKS OF THEIR POWER TO CREATE MONEY
“Printing counterfeit banknotes is illegal, but creating private money is not. The interdependence between the state and the businesses that can do this is the source of much of the instability of our economies. It co...
Fradel Schaechter
'Never Split the Difference'- a powerful book and concept!
I enjoy reading and have likely bought and read about 40 books in the last two years. I recently read the book 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss. (He was on podcast #260) I totally was blown away by the way h...
Rick Howell
4 Ways to Reduce Your Power Bill This Season
As the days get shorter and the weather gets steadily colder, homeowners across the country will see their power bills increase dramatically. Heating and lighting your real estate investment through the late fall and ...
Brad Swearingen
Checking HVAC when power is off before making offer
I am looking for my first flip and found a possible house. The power is off and the HVAC looks to be between 6-12 years old. How do I price this in my repairs estimate if I can’t see if it works? How do you account fo...
Melissa Dorman
The Power of Collaboration and Slow Dancing with Sellers.
In December of 2016 I sent out 500 direct mail letters to duplex owners in SE Portland. One of those letters landed with a couple in Woodstock whose family had owned a duplex for 70+ years. With almost no knowledge of...