Jared Garfield
HGTV Shows: Where They're Right, and Where They're Wrong.
For years my wife hated it when I would watch "Designed to Sell," "Flip or Flop," "Flip This House," or "Curb Appeal." She said that since we were living it on a daily basis, doing 10-25 home renovations per month th...
Nicholas Elliott
Newbie looking into 4-family for first deal
Hey everyone. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a 4-family in the Cincinnati area as my first REI deal and was hoping to run it past a few of the more experienced investors here on BP. I would be purchasing ...
Thomas Weidner
HARVEY FLOOD CLEAN UP COSTS
As everyone is aware Houston is going through something epic as well as much of the coast of Texas. My thoughts go out to everyone along the coast that has been affected. There have been millions of people affected by...
Karen Margrave
Help! Determining ARV when there's no other remodeled comps
We're new to doing rehab/flips, with our experience being in new spec construction. We are now in Oregon, and have a house in escrow that is located in Sunriver Village, which is a very popular area for those wanting ...
Joseph Lucido
To refurbish basement or not in Somerville, MA (outside Boston)
A fellow submarine officer and I luckily got stationed in Boston together at the same time. We bought a 2-family in Somerville equidistant from both Davis and Porter squares. We are both independently remodeling our s...
Ryan Linskey
How much should I worry about my credit score?
Hello,
My name is Ryan and I am new to BP and real estate investing. I having been doing a lot of reading and listening as I prepare to begin my investing career in Portland, OR. Our plan is to buy and hold while "ho...
Shawn Patel
Question on comps/appraisals
I'm about to enter my first two deals. Here's the rundown: $70k cash-only home, recently updated brand new LVP, carpet, kitchen, laminate countertops, paint, the attic is unfinished but seller started to board it up, ...
Justin R.
Ugly Satellite Dishes on Apartments
I own a 18 unit apartment building in Georgia and currently rehabbing the entire structure. The building was built in the 70's and was not wired for cable. The previous tenants had Direct TV or Dish satellites placed ...
David O.
100% Cash on Cash ROI in 92 Days - Duplex in Miami, FL Case Study
7700 - 7702 NE 3rd Ct Miami, FL 33138Strategy: Value Add Investment / FlipAcquired 4/12/2016 for $230,000Mortgage: $161,000 (private hard money lender)Down payment: $69,000Sold: 7/14/2016 for $324,000 (92 days after a...
Munir Hassan
Investing in Fitchburg MA
Is anyone in Massachusetts investing in Fitchburg? Seems to have some cheap properties but not familiar with the market.