Andrew Hahn
My first flip (four year live-in)
We just completed our first real estate deal, it was a four year live-in flip. Our original plan was to purchase the house, live in it for a while, and turn it into a rental. However, my wife's job relocated us to ...
Clay Manship
Looking For the Right Contractor(s)
I'm getting frustrated.In the past year, I have successfully bought, rehabbed, rented, and refinanced about 10 properties. However, I shake my head at the amount of deals I could have done like that IF I had the right...
Cameron Rockwell
Does a home warrent alleviate the need for caped budgeting?
Hello everyone, I recently got back from an investment meeting and I asked the question “Does a home warranty alleviate the need to budget for capital expenditures? Everyone in the group seemed to be 50/50 as some sai...
Zulf H.
What Trash company would you recommed for Chicago?
Hi BP Members:I have realized that my trash service bill keeps going up, even though we have been a long time customer. I am using Republic Services ( This is the new name - I guess the original company was sold multi...
Dalton Jorgensen
Thoughts on using Roofstock?
Hey Everyone!I am curious to know if anyone has used Roofstock as a mechanism to get started in real estate investing, or to expand their current portfolio? If so, what was your experience like and what are some of yo...
Casey Ferry
What is the best course to get my Real estate Agent License?
I am looking to enroll in classes to get my real estate license in Oregon. I went to the state approved list and saw a plethora of options and was wondering if there are any that standout among the others? My only sti...
Gustavo Gonzalez
Home insurance claim vs pay out of pocket
Hi all. In need of some guidance. One of my rental properties recently had the AC stolen and I'm torn on whether I should file a claim or pay out of pocket? I have a handy man who can replace it for approximately $150...
Sherman Kaopua
Hilo, Hawaii Rehab project, HELP PLEASE!!!
Hello everyone! My name is Sherman Kaopua, I’m a Hilo, Hawaii native but now residing in Tricities, WA and I’be been on BP for a while just learning and going through forums, and now I’ve got my first deal! I’ve acqui...
Justin Smith
Lender Needed - Dallas, TX - 14 unit, 35,000 SF Industrial
Hi All - I've agreed to terms on a property for purchase in the Dallas Fort Worth market and looking for financing of roughly 65% LTV, 10-year term, 20-year amortization. The purchase price is $1,540,000 and an 8% cap...
Matt Spenn
Competition in Direct Mail Marketing
Hello everyone,
I am fairly new to real estate investing, and I wanted to get people's opinion on direct mail marketing and competition. I recently did a mail campaign, and only got about .5% response rate. I...