Jason Schmidt
US Credit Rating Downgraded: When will we see interest rates go up?
we were actually considering buying a house in the next few days and then I hear this on the news tonight. Are we not going to be able to get the good interest rates that we have been having recently? Or, when would...
Nicholas Young
Rehab 4 Unit Property
Looking to buy a rough 4 unit house for around 22500 and put 30k - 40k into a rehab leaving 600 per month in cash flow after all is said and done. Can I rehab with renters in place? How do you go about this? What a...
Dayana Castellon
AI Innovation and useful
Hey, how have you been impleting AI in your business? you seen technology like this impacting the way you or your colleagues work in real estate? I’d love to hear your thoughts and maybe exchange ideas on how we ca...
DAVID GAGE
Blue Collar man trying to kick the daily grind
Hi everyone! I've been following BP for about 6 months now and finally decided to join. I'm a machine repairman for a steel factory in Detroit. I commute 165 miles round trip. Been doing it since i graduated high scho...
Animesh Das
At what down payment would you want a property to cash flow +ve?
Hello,I understand that the answer to this question depends on the local market. High cost areas, like SF bay area, would need higher down payment to have positive cash flow and vice versa.That's why I am curious abo...
Sydney Berman
Software for new property management business
Currently own four properties and will be establishing a property management company in Seattle this year. Any suggestions on software that is suitable / not too expensive for a smaller portfolio but will keep pace a...
Account Closed
Now Seattle Landlords are a "Cartel" Conspiring to Raise Rents
Seattle landlords accused of conspiring to raise apartment rents
https://www.seattletimes.com/b...
Nov. 16, 2022 at 4:00 pm Updated Nov. 16, 2022 at 10:17 pm
The Capitol Hill neighborhood, seen from atop the Spac...
Cp Rahaim
Proforma and Making First Purchase
I am creating a proforma to analyze deals. I am looking to buy my first property and need some advice on metrics. Do you look for a certain cap rate? Cash on cash return? NOI? Appreciation? Also, do my numbers l...
Kenneth Garrett
Monthly reminders for rent payment
I have ten rental units with a combination of SFH and duplexes. I do not send out monthly reminders that rent is due. I have not had problems with rent being on time. Just curious if most people send out statements...
David Nacco
Social Media as a Real Estate Agent
How do you guys feel about keeping private and business life separate on social media? I am not so worried about facebook because my personal profile is private and I will be using my business page for real estate pur...