Ross K.
Critique my Rehab SOW
First, sorry for the long post! I have my first rehab project under contract and having just finished up the @JScott books on this topic, I've used his strategy as a starting point. I've built the below SOW and ...
Belinda Lopez
What are the "27" areas of real estate investing?
Okay, I was at a presentation a few weeks ago and the speaker stated there were 27 different niches in real estate investing. I emailed him but he didn't reply when I asked him what the 27 areas are and it's drivi...
Justin Howe
Buying a Rental with a Friend
Hello BP,I have identified a property close to home that cash flows $150~ monthly after all expenses. My question is, is it a good idea to purchase a rental property with a friend? We've been great friends for 4 years...
Terry Lao
bought and sold in 1 year, gain 100K on 4plex in LV
The appreciation prices have gone insane in Las Vegas. Fourplex bought 1 year ago, and now seller is asking $100k over his purchase price. The crazier thing is he will get pretty darn close to 100k gain, which is a an...
Virginia H.
Homeowner Associations - Why Buy There
I hate HOA's. I always have. I always will. However, others must love them because they are built. People buy.Question:What are the pros and cons of flipping in an HOA?
Brendan Reilly
Finding the sweet spot
How do you go about insuring that your units stand out in their given area, attracting higher rents and more quality tenants, without overdoing it and wasting valuable money? Do most of you find only one or two differ...
Keith N.
What are your best "hacks" as a landlord?
I've owned rental property for over a decade, and have learned some tips and tricks from experience, forums, books, and friends. I no longer manage my own properties. I've hired a property management company, and ju...
Scott Le
Tutorials/advice for painting a whole house myself?
I was originally going to outsource the interior and exterior paint, patching, and pressure washing for my 1200 SF SFH rental, but I ended up being way over budget on the rebuilding of a room and now am desperately tr...
Anthony Marini
Rental is getting plenty of showings but no applications
Good morning!My wife and I recently purchased a new home and are planning on making our current home a rental property. I have listed the property on Zillow/Trulia/Hotpads as well as Craigslist. We have what I would...
Al Williamson
What's You $100 Expense Reduction Tip?
What can a buy&hold guy do to shave an extra $100 off monthly expenses without taking on additional work for himself? Tips I've gathered so far are a combination of the following: challenge property taxes, shop fo...