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Hello everyone,
I'm Brian Stone from VA and I am just starting out in Real Estate Investing. As in, all I really have to offer is to be a student to those around me and learn as much as I can from books. I don't ha...
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Some things I achieved in 2020 related to real estate & mortgage note investing. This is my 2nd year into real estate & my 1st year in note investing.✅ Completed a cash out refi on my first turnkey rental in C...
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Someone left a queen size bedframe with a pillow top mattress set. A 5 gallon hot/cold water dispenser. A 3/4 inch socket set. Propane tanks. Service cart. 5 lbs of boudin. Used BMW suspension components ready to se...
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I've been hearing about 50/50 on letting your tenants know you own the property versus saying you just manage it. Seems like it comes down to not wanting to be the "bad guy". What do you do, and why?
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Hi all,
My first post did not go into much detail about the business financials. Based on the questions received, we pressed sellers on specifics and now have greater clarity on the overall health of the business. He...
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BP,I have a new idea that I would like to get some guidance on. I am currently purchasing a group of single family homes in Western NY; the seller owns them in several LLCs. I always own my properties in an LLC, but...
We recently completed two rehabs and got a quote to stage each home for $3250 each for 60 days. It got me to thinking of alternatives. Has anyone used one of the rent a center places to furnish their flip? Based on th...
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Are there any BP members currently working the BRRRR strategy or fix and flip in the Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee or Grimes Iowa area?I’m networking with folks and would love to hear any success stories from people d...
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Hey all! My company currently manages LTR's throughout the Denver metro area. In the last few months we have received several requests to work in the MTR market and want to vet it out. Looking for some advice on the f...
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I'm curious how other landlords are handling screening for section 8 and other subsidized tenants in terms of screening and protecting your investment. Obviously they are responsible to a very small portion of their r...