David Jerusalem
Critique this shared ownership investment fund idea, please
Hi BP,Can you critique this real estate investment fund idea, tell me where it could go wrong, whether it would be worth it financially etc. I live in a country where mortgage regulations require 25% minimum downpaym...
Sunny Malik
LLC formations and disputes
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a lawyer they've used in the past that's good at explaining rights in an LLC (both for existing and forming new ones)? I'm considering forming an LLC with 2 other business partners. I wan...
Benjamin Packard
Why not buy short sales?
Other than it taking forever to close, is there any good reason to not buy a short sale? Also once I've put it under contract how long should I expect to wait for close?
JR C.
HOA question
Hopefully the real estate agents can answer this question. Can an HOA dictate it's members to do physical labor such as working on landscaping? An email was sent out to all HOA members and stated that they expect all ...
Neil Narayan
Construction advancing on $110M factory in New Braunfels
The roughly $110 million plant, which is expected to employ about 580 workers at build-out, represents a major economic score for the Hill Country city, considering the public incentive package offered to land the pro...
Andrew Felix
Deal Analysis Spreadsheet?
Does anyone know of a good spreadsheet/template out there for deal analysis? I'm wondering if there is a spreadsheet that could also have variables you could tweak such as expected dates for major repairs and renovati...
Patrick Philip
Anyone want to give their comp opinion?
215 Avocado Ave. Sanford, FL 32771.Fully renovated. I have it listed at $230k, which I honestly think is kind of high, but I also feel that it's supported by...-310 S. Palmetto Ave. Sanford, FL-600 S Elm Sanford, FL-8...
Dan T.
How to evaluate return on Apt building.
Would anyone care to share their process for analyzing a deal? I'm considering investing in a Apartment building rehab and trying to determine if its a deal. I created a PDF of the deal points to summarize it. An IRR ...
John Whitridge
Rental Property Repairs
Hi BP!I am looking over the Profit & Loss statements for a duplex rental property located in Columbus OH. In each of the last last two years the owner has spent $30,000 in repairs and maintenance which is signifi...
Ali Syed
Investment in a condominium in Bridgeport Ct.
I'm thinking of investing in a 2 bed, 3 bath condominium in Bridgeport, Ct. The asking price is $175,000. The HOA fees are $150/mon, Taxes $300/mon. Most similar properties in the area have been leased for between $15...