So if you guys don’t know who I am, I’m Patrick Knapp. I’m a full time investor and builder in the Raleigh area. I hear time and time again how there is no way to cash flow in today’s market. If you take a look at it ...

Hey guys, I have a 2.62 acre lot that I’m in the process of purchasing to flip or develop. We opened escrow yesterday and it’s a 60 day with a 45 day inspection. Chicago title showed the zoning as R1 but after further...

I'm curious what your thoughts are on the outlook for senior housing.  As we know the baby boomers are reaching retirement age. I read a recent Census Bureau that states:By the year 2030 will marks an important demogr...

On Episode 399 Jeff Thorman talks about getting contractor pricing on siding and windows (see transcript below). Does anyone have experience with getting this type of pricing for windows and Hardie Board siding in Wes...

Hi everyone!First time home-buyer here, planning a future with the spouse which involves them going into medical school and our need for an extra income!Lo and behold real estate investing and landlording has peaked m...

I closed up a wall and added a kitchen to existing square footage to make a one bedroom rental apartment in a property I own in Long Beach that is zoned for single family. One of the neighbors filed a complaint with t...

Hi Folks - First time investing in a multi-unit.
I am on a contract and might close in 30 days if everything goes well. It is a duplex plus a garage converted without a permit as a studio according to building code. ...

Father's day is approaching and I often find myself scrambling last minute to find a gift that is useful enough for my handyman dad to enjoy. I wish he had a list of things that he would like, but often times you aren...

We are running numbers on a 9 unit near a large university. The owner states it is usually 100% occupied. I put in 5% for vacancy, 5% repairs and 6% cap ex (they just did the roof and parking lot as well as a few wate...

Hi BPers! I need some assistance with locating contractors or firms that have experience with finishing basements. Here's the background information: I have a property in San Jose, CA that has a basement. The previous...