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Hey guys, so here's the deal... I'm itching to buy my first 2 family home/investment property but can't decided if I want to A) take out a conventional loan and cover the downpayment with a loan against my 401k or B) ...
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Question for land lords. My first set of tenants put in new carpeting in the basement that just had a bare floor prior. It did flood and did minor damage to it but we kept it and I told them prior they are responsible...
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Happy Saturday BP family, I just made transition, well not exactly a transition, rather added another hat! -- guess that explains my oversized head! Lol! I've been an investor for 2 years and recently obtained a sale...
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What are your favorite places to find vendors? (Cleaners, handyman, etc.)
Here's my top 3 places, but curious if anyone had any others they can share!
1. Thumbtack.com
2. Referrals & Facebook Groups
3. Google
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I often find myself as a contrarian in the multifamily space. There are certain ideas - let’s call them conventional wisdom that are repeated ad nauseam - as if they are handed down from above as TRUTH.Cash flow is KI...
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Hey there, actively researching real estate investing and house flipping as second career. I'm a newbie, any pointers?
I want to get advice from a local real estate agent who is familiar with what buyers in my area are looking for in single family properties. I am also seeking his or her advice on what would make my property more attr...
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Hi Guys,
My name is Heather Kujawski, I'm not only a newbie to BP but to Real Estate in general. I'm currently enrolled in class and start in just a few days. After I graduate I plan on getting licensed and s...
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Hello everyone!! :)I would like to introduce myself my name is Al I am new to this community/ REI and look forward to learning a lot more from everyone. At the moment I don't have any deals but soon they'll come :). I...
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Good news, bad news...homes are moving fast, which makes the market tighter for wholesalers. When you find those 'diamonds in the rough', you have to buy them quicklybefore they are snatched up by another investor!NAR...