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This is my 5001st post on BP in just under 5 years of being a member of this community. So I thought I would take this time to reflect on all that has happened since then.Before BP – I worked a 50+ hour a week corpor...
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Hi All,I want to get my first rental property but unsure of what areas in NJ that would be worth looking into. I've read online that Cherry Hill is a good area, hopefully some experienced investors could shed some lig...
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Hey BP Community!One of the most interesting things to me in RE is flipping. But there are some minimum required construction skills when doing a rehab, that an investor should understand, in order to at the very leas...
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Just filed for BK-7 and pending foreclosure on my home. I have been unemployed for 15 months and living off 401 funds which are almost gone. Birddogging tasks are not working .....
Maybe I can find a lease option ...
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I am looking to begin my journey in real estate investing by purchasing a couple properties (SFR and/or duplex) in different out state markets. As we are pretty far along in this market cycle, I am searching for deals...
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New to the industry and i have minimal credit established. Is there anything i can be doing to better my future in the industry as of right now. (other than constantly reading forums, books, and guides.) sorry if this...
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I am finishing up a house in North Richland Hills and need a good granite person in the area. Good means a good job and a good price. Just looking for entry grade granite, nothing fancy. My go to countertop guy is ...
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I've sold a few, built a few, purchased a bunch, rented a few, flipped a few and lived in many homes. There was a period when we would be moving before dust bunnies developed. My children were master packers and I ...
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I am seeing a spike in prices over the past 5 years in about 7 different areas of Pittsburgh. I try to focus on those areas but sometimes I feel its too late. I want to get there before the hype. I am trying to hone m...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $242,000
Cash invested: $8,470
Recently-renovated duplex in a popular Pittsburgh neighborhood.
Patting mys...