Jim Rose
should i condo convert my duplex?
Hello - new here. Doing a bit of research on if / whether I should consider condo converting my duplex in San Rafael. Tough to get comps in the area - not much inventory. Anyone have suggestions / resources / ideas on...
Justin Campbell
Any experience on writing investment proposals?
Hello all,I am an investor in the Columbus,OH area. I have been working with another investor on a few rehab deals for the past year. All of the rehabs have been successful and we want to ramp things up this year. He ...
Jordan Edge
Helock real estate investing
Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone has used a helock in advanced to purchase property. The key to this is using the helock in advance rather than using a helock that alright has equity in the property. Thanks g...
Neeraj K.
Restaurant ventilation maintenance costs - who is responsible?
Hello, hope I get some advice on a newbie question.
I am a new landlord for a commercial space where a new tenant is in the process of setting up their new restaurant. The location had a restaurant before but the le...
Jon Kim
We already know the must-read books; What about must-read publications/journals/magazines?
Hello friends! It seems that everyone at BP likes to recommend the same books. Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The E-Myth seem to be popular ones. But most of us have already read these books. I read the Wall Street Journal...
Neal Weinstein
Rehab - property clean out tax status
Hey all, first time posting here on BP. I am embarking on a rehab project which I will rent out after rehab is complete. My question is on the initial clean out of the property. The prior owner was a hoarder and ...
Darryl Pitchford
Investor/Real Estate Agent vs. Traditional Agent.
Is there really much of a difference? The reason to this question? I asked my agent (and long time friend) for information of a possible investment. His reply stated he would send me a RPR report in the evening (it'...
Kevin Parnella
Retirement funds to purchase an investment property
Hi all,I am about to change jobs and will be purchasing an investment property once my vehicle is paid off in 2016. I emailed my HR person to obtain a Terms of Withdrawal to review if my next employer will allow for l...
Kortez Walker
Hard Money loans are they ok?
I have a partner who is willing to do a hard money loan for me...Are hard money loans ok to do when you first start out in real estate?Kortez
Kim Hopkins
Using an LLC as a Guarantor on a Commercial Loan
Hello!We are working with a credit union on a loan for a commercial property acquisition. The loan is full recourse. In the past, we've just listed ourselves as individuals (or maybe our trust, I forget) as the guaran...