Jason Tyler
What are buyer's looking for from Wholesalers other than "Deals"?
I realize this question will bring a lot of different answers, but that's okay, in fact, that's what I want it to do. I pride myself on attempting to find quality deals not just something that will line my pockets. I ...
Jacob A.
Before and After.... My First Flip!!!
Here we are finally done with my first rehab. I started back around the middle of August and 3 months and one massive act of vandalism later we are at the finish line! Please feel free to ask questions and make c...
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The Sad Truth About Flipping Houses
Hey Guys!I wanted to share some knowledge I learned with you on this beautiful Saturday here in Fort Worth, Texas. I live only a couple blocks away from the TCU stadium and so I can hear when the big plays happen. Thi...
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Airbnb Arbitrage: Renting vs Buying
When people think about starting an Airbnb business one of the first excuses that comes to mind is not having enough capital to buy one or multiple properties. I'm writing this post to dispel the belief that you need ...
Justin K.
Small Claims Court for breach of contract with a contractor
Long story short.Bought house, needed work, hired contractor with an agreement on price for work. Started work in first of November and told it would be end of the month before it was done. Now we are in the middle of...
Josiah Patrick Zebarth
NOT going to college, what should I do?
Greetings BP, I’m 17 years old rookie investor. I got into real estate almost a year ago, I’ve read the classics (Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Think and Grow Rich; Richest man in Babylon) and many other more real estate specif...
Eric Cross
Rental / Asset Split 50/50 60/40, 70/30 80/20??? Atlanta
Need help here before the discussion goes much further with a deal proposal.I have a business partner that has a significant amount of $$$$, We just finished a rehab deal, by the way you can see some of my flips(whol...
Zachary Jensen
Wife doesn't want to increase rents
I'm just about to close on my first rental property (house-hacking a duplex in a small town outside of San Diego, CA). The previous Landlord raised rents 3-5% every year on this property, so it is currently rented fo...
Ciera Calhoun
Lifestyles Unlimited of Texas
I recently found out about a real estate investing mentor group called Lifestyles Unlimited based in Texas and decided to do some research on it. I came across a thread on this forum about the company from 2008 and ve...
Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...