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I just found out that a rental property I own is within 200 feet of a potential new site for a fast food restaurant. I've read that a Starbucks will increase the value of your property quite a bit, followed by Dunkin'...
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I want to hear what your first method/experience was getting financing for your first investment/flip. This to me is the biggest obstacle to overcome when starting out. Looking for advise and recommendations, as well ...
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There is a 3BR/2BA 1200 Square Foot SFH listed near my home in an acceptable neighborhood. Master BR is only 11x 11. What is the smallest master you think is acceptable for a rental?
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I have been reaching out to South Bay luxury neighborhoods. I have a guy interested in selling “in 6 months”. He is looking to buy a home in Santa Cruz in meantime. Figure I will just follow up until he’s actually rea...
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Hello all,Looking for a market to invest in. Would like to attempt to BRRR or "Soft BRRRR". Any thoughts on doing this in the suburbs of Detroit? Any recommendations of those neighborhoods or even another market to ...
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What tools do you find work best for farming an area?
I am looking at using the following:
- Car & bicycle
- 3 ring binder with laminated printed maps
- digital camera (smart phone)
- grease p...
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Hello - I'm interested in investing in some larger multi-families in Chicago. I'd love to get some insight about best neighborhoods for low vacancy and good long-term tenants. Also, it seems like the eviction process ...
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How do you follow the market in your local area?
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What are your opinions on tub surround direct to stud? I'm not referring to the adhesive tub surrounds. I'm referring to the fiberglass surrounds that attach directly to the studs.I gutted a bathroom, and I'm debating...
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Hi, BP Members.Long time lurker, first time poster here. My brother and I want to team up to flip houses, and we have about 85K in cash to leverage to get started. We thought we'd start in the DC area because that's...