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Hi, I’m an Interior Designer and I own a residential and commercial paint company in Atlanta. I am truly passionate about becoming a real estate investor for short terms and fixer uppers. Any advice on how to start? A...
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This topic was discussed in a small investor setting....Of course it was a great Debate.. How much would you pay for Coaching..Responses from group3K, 6K, 25K...The 25K sounded outrageous, but the investor said he mad...
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Hello Everyone,I'm looking to acquire a couple of buy and hold properties and was researching different areas. I've yet purchase my 1st property and in looking at various neighborhoods there are certain ones that appe...
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Not sure why no one is discussing this once again- In November the “Rental Affordability Act” is likely to pass according to polls.This bill removes protections from Costa Hawkings which made it illegal for CA cities ...
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We have 100% equity in a SFH rehab project not quite ready for conventional financing that should appraise for ~$285k in a few months and rent for ~$2000, but I'm cash-poor. Want to refi this property for $93k for the...
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Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, is holding a free seminar near me next month. I read his book 15 years ago but other than that don't ascribe much value to him.I know the "seminar" is probably nothing mo...
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Tenant is complaining about the paint touch ups completed after prior tenant moved out. They are asking for a professional painter to come make adjustments.
What do you think -- is the paint job good sufficient? Or ...
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Hello!My name is Liam and I just graduated college. I have no debt and I have a job starting July 15th with a salary of $110,000 (end of year bonus expected to be 50-100% of salary). I would like to start investing in...
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Hey fellow BP'ers...I've done some rehab work, but never cigarette smoke.I have the potential for a VERY nice short sale deal on a duplex in a decent neighborhood. It will need much rehab to begin with, but it's been...
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Looking at a house that has been owned by very heavy smokers. Overall the house is in poor condition and is a short sale. Nothing that scares me, except the fact that the walls, ceilings, heating ducts, windows, EVE...