Nick Maugeri
Energy/Utility operating expenses
I’ve transitioned into working at an LED retrofit company for my W2 job. We primarily operate in the Central Valley of CA, but the savings that our customers are seeing is so relevant to investing that I had to share....
Philip L.
Replacing windows on a rental
I am in the process of renovating a rental property and I need to replace eight windows upstairs and one window in the basement.I have contacted four contractors to come on Monday and Tuesday to provide a price for in...
Jerome Adams
Green investing question
I was curious if anyone had any success with green investing. I have a passion for renewable energy and real estate investing as well and wanted to merge the two. Since I currently work for a renewable energy company ...
Brian Garrett
Vetting through contractors
What are the most critical questions to ask a new contractor when you are going through the vetting process? For example let's say I'm preparing to do my first flip but I do not have a specific property yet and I'm ju...
Doug Simpson
Flip Analysis
Hello all, I've currently analyzed a fix and flip, and am working on getting hard money to move forward with, but I would appreciate your thoughts on the deal.It's a SFR, ranch, ~900 ft^2, 2 bd/1 ba, with an unfinishe...
Reggie Powell
Fire damage purchase experience
Good afternoon all,I’ve been looking for deals in my local market, as I’m sure all of you are. I keep seeing houses with significant fire damage selling at very low prices. It seems like the bulk of “deals” right now ...
Jordan Sizelove
How can I serve you? (Bay Area, Antioch, CA)
Hi everyone,My name is Jordan. I am a brand new Real Estate Agent in Antioch, California. Currently seeking to serve an investor in my area, in any way that I can.My hope is to add some value to them, in exchange for ...
Brandon Poe
Is this mold to severe to remove on my own?
http://imgur.com/a/6hfKGI'm going to look at this house next week, the mold damage looks pretty extensive in the basement. The house is priced $90 under market. I'm guessing if the mold needs to be professionally remo...
Kat N.
How old should be investment property?
Hi BP members,Could you please share your thoughts regarding the optimal age of the building in which you are ready to invest? I faced with challenge of “young” multifamily property shortage in Cincinnati. Almost all...
Roy N.
Surprise!! A renovation retrospective of an 1100 ft^2, 2-level flat.
IntroductionThe saga started almost a year ago (September 2014). The relationship with long-term tenants we inherited two years prior had been sliding sideways for some time - their unit was the only one we had not r...