Kent Harris
Installing an HVAC System and Electrical Box
I am renovating a 40 year old house and the HVAC system and electrical system are the original. Since my background is in Electronics and IT is this something I can tackle myself? I have a $20,000 budget and so far th...
Gary P.
My first RE investment before the first rent check
My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (October 26, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, October 26, 2020)
Being connected with others has been crucial throughout this Pandemic. After all, as the rallying cry reminded everyone last spring, “We’re all in this together.” From ...
David Krulac
Buying is more expensive than renting in ALL 50 states...........
according to CNBC, however in my market with the current low interest rates I don't see it that way. What does your market tell you?http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/07/heres-how-much-more-it-costs-to-own-vs-rent-a-home-in...
Tyler D.
Disregarding the 1% rule?
I'm looking at property in the state of Oregon, which has had amazing appreciation but poor (starting) cashflow. Basically the only properties I have found that break 1% are in rural areas, or dumps, or both.
I'm loo...
Sol Naim
Zestimate dropped dramatically after rental purchase
Hey BP team. Have a question for you guys. I just recently closed on a rental property in LA where the zestimate was 660K (it sold for 640K last year in June) I managed to get the purchase price of 516K which I'm exci...
Mark Forest
Realtor as a career
Hello all. I am thinking of making a transition into working as a real estate agent. I already have several investment properties and I am looking for more. I am very interested in the business. I currently have a...
Samantha M.
Angry Voicemail: Threatening Legal Action Over Yellow Letter
As the topic states, I received an angry call today off one of my yellow letters. The individual stated if they ever receive a yellow letter from them again they will seek legal action. I returned the call and was abl...
Alexandra Preziosi
College towns
I am under the impression that an investment in a property in a college town will have instant demand for renters. Is this a fair mentality to have when assessing whether to purchase a property in a college town? In a...
Allen Masry
what happens to 500k
Hi, this is a little strange. I am just planning. It appears I may get 500,000 settlement in a few months. However, I was trying to think what is a good way to go with it. For example, if I do S/P top stocks, I cou...