Tony Barwick
Title says they can't send me the reno budget at closing. Help!
I'm closing on my first BRRRR property on Monday. My private lender was going to wire the purchase cost and renovation budget to the title company, and I was told that title would send me my renovation budget at closi...
Salina Knox
Getting started in real estate investing
Hello, My name is Salina. I'm just getting started in real estate investing and I was directed to BP as a guide. I have done my research but I still feel like there's a lot I need to know. I've found many homes that w...
Jeff G.
Replacing a Basement Wall??
Anyone ever replace a basement wall and can comment on est cost.I looked at a foreclosure yesterday that has a lot of potential. Needs new roof and siding and then some minor cosmetic items inside.The 4000 lb gorilla...
Mark Marinaccio
First Direct Mail Campaign
I'm about to send out my first direct mail campaign and I'd love any advice on copy to send.I'm sending to absentee owners in my area, hopefully targeting tired landlords and empty properties.All info is greatly appre...
Aharon Najafi
Newbie property delas keep failing
Hi all! Newbie here, I'm Aharon.I'm based in WA and looking for properties in Atlanta, GA. I haven't acquired any properties yet but I have been more interested in properties that already have tenants. I have been in ...
Julie Berks
"No major issues affecting safety, soundness, and habitability"
When inquiring about a specific property that is in need of major "cosmetic" repairs/ replacement:*drywall damage*holes in interior doors*tile missing in shower*disgusting rugs*peeling vinyl flooringAll things we have...
Victor Alfonso
Tax Prep Handling on Partnership Properties
Hey Y'all - Long time BP lurker, minimal poster. I purchased a couple of SFR properties in Metro Atlanta in 2022 with a partner and had a couple questions regarding the tax preparation for them. In the first scenari...
Ken Sanders
Undercharged on HUD - 3 Weeks Later I'm Responsible???
I closed on a house about a month ago. Yesterday I received a call from my Title Company saying I need to write them a check for $10k. I went back and took a look at the HUD sheet and it appears that they wrote my dep...
Lisa Winklepleck
Construction material purchasing
Looking for advice: Do any other property owners buy the construction materials for the contractor/handyman to save money? Or is this not worth the hassle?
Eric La Pratt
What closing costs, fees, etc. are deductible from 203k project?
I closed on a multi-family 203k project in Chicago that I am house hacking. Since I will be occupying, I understand I can only write off a portion of the expenses (presumably 75% since there are 4 floors and I will li...