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I am a licensed electrician looking to potentially open my own contracting business. I also am a landlord of 2 rental properties and plan to continue expanding my portfolio. Any suggestions which route I should take? ...
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Hello BP community! I am a newbie and look forward to expanding my skill set in the real estate investing world! I have some landlord experience along with residential construction experience. I have a background in t...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $372,000
Cash invested: $85,000
Sale price: $615,000
Initial plan was to buy and hold. Due to market conditions...
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I`m buying three flat in Chicago area. it needs gut job, new wiring, plumbing, central air and unfinished attic. Also I`m adding extra bedroom on 1st floor. Couple General Contractors said I need floor plan, blue prin...
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So have $30,000 in cash reserves but I do not want to use it all on a down payment for of a house (via Conventional Financing/ 20%). Now I know what you're thinking "just do the FHA route" well that is 100% true I can...
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Preston Hollow flip, nice areaJust Listed $750,000, looking for a new owner now.Started as 5/3/2 finished as 4/3/2, Waiting on final number but rough are 355K purchase, rehab around 160K holding cost 40k What an adven...
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I'm looking to start up a property management company in my area as I believe it's a good opportunity. I have a few rental properties and have been doing my own property management for about 4 yrs now so I have a dece...
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Are there any virtual meetups going on right now in Orlando, Florida? I live in Orlando and have been investing out of state. I would be interested in investing closer to home and would love to connect and trade stori...
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I am a senior in high school and I am wondering if taking a gap year and working 50-60 hours a week to get some starting capital is something to consider. I am wondering if I should do that or try to get through commu...
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I am currently a commercial plumber and have been in the business/ trade for four and half years. I have currently been reading two real estate investing books. I am going to get into the boot camp provided on bigger...