Craig Moore
Buy multi-families or save for apartment complex?
Hi BP,I have an open-ended question here. I've been saving capital to purchase my first multi-family property but just realized that while I would like to start my property portfolio that I am in no rush. I have sat o...
Brett Alphin
Our BRRRR in Richmond VA with Before & After Photos
Hello BP!I wanted to share our latest "buy and hold" deal with you. It was a short sale with some twists and turns, but in the end, a success. I actually found this one on Zillow, which is rare because everything on Z...
Christian Brodin
What was your biggest challenge/struggle in 2015?
2015 is over and the books are closed! Hurray!For us 2015 was a great year, but also a year filled with challenges (who didn't have them?). Every year I like to look back and review what we did well, and where we fell...
Tim Coulter
Mortgage Bankers - choose one or shop multiple?
Ok folks, here is the story. I have a friend who is a mortgage banker/broker and I went and got pre-qualified with him. I completely trust that he would do a stellar job executing quickly, making listing agents confid...
Janice R.
Do you give a "tip" to your contractors or repair people?
Hi all,I've been dealing with contractors or subs so much lately and most of the time, I give a 5-15% tip if the job is done well. Recently, an appliance repairman was "hinting" for a tip for a small repair - which I...
Bart Esparza
Relocating from Los Angles to Puchase/Invest
Wife (28) and I (33) are 5 months pregnant with first and have been planning to move out of LA for past few years. Recently sold our home and living with Parents rent-free as we plan our big move.I am currently pre ap...
Billy Rogers
Why do so many investors choose to keep their day job?
I've noticed that a lot of investors keep their day jobs after they seem to be very successful. I've met people who have been flipping houses for over ten years and still have a day job. I'm too polite to ask the...
Raymond M Dalida
New Member from Asheville NC
Hey All. New to BP and REI and also new to the Asheville area. Plan on using my VA loan to get me started in a multi BRRRR and house hack till I can refi and get that landlord experience. Hope to flip with my refi to ...
Tony Tomasek
Commodity Crunch Anyone?
Is anyone else concerned with the fact that commodities are rising quickly DURING a global recession? Factoring in emerging economies and potential demand with current production capacity, how long will it be before ...
Roy Mitle
Trying to understand cash out refi
Suppose I buy property with cash (to get a better deal, quick close etc). Can I refi with a mortgage and get the same rate down the road?Let me explain. Say price of home is 500K and investor mortgage rate is 4.5%. I ...