Annie Nguyen
Looking to start with a fixer upper
I am looking to make my first RE purchase and this will likely be my primary residence. I am looking at a couple fixer upper in the SF South Bay Area. Fixer upper because I don’t need to move in right away and the h...
Austin Cai
Closed on a Property...Need Advice on What to do Next?
Hi BP Community!So I've recently closed on a triplex property in Oakland that has two current Section 8 tenants. I've just started on my REI journey and have been searching online, BP, reading books and talking with m...
Remington Lyman
I bought a dump in Columbus, OH
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $80,000
I just purchased this 4 unit. I will probably have to put about $100,000 into it. I hope to rent it out ...
Hillel Mansfield
Out of State vs. Out of Country Investing
I grew up in the US until the age of 20, and have been living abroad for the past 15 years. Now I want to start investing in U.S. real estate (real estate opportunities in my current location are not so attractive). ...
Tim Sughrue
Renovation Loans???
I am currently seriously considering purchasing my first house. I basically found exactly what I was looking for (worst house in best neighborhood). This house is not a "gut job" by any means but it definitely needs...
Michal Kieloch
Contractor Dispute - Shoddy and Unfinished Work
Hi all. First time investor here looking for some advice. I purchased my first home in upstate NY recently to turn into an Airbnb. In short, the contractor we hired has been terrible. We original got an estimate from ...
Julio Gonzalez
Accounting Tips for a Successful Business
Accounting is very crucial in the success of a business. Keeping your books and records in order can be a huge task, but it’s vital in allowing you to make informed decisions, have accurate financial records and ensur...
Laura DePalma
Member from Massachusetts
I am an investor from Massachusetts looking to purchase properties in two specific areas: Portsmouth, NH and Lynnfield, MA. My intent is to buy, renovate as needed, rent for five to fifteen years and then sell when ...
Andre M.
How do you find a good handyman?
How to you find a handy man if you want to self manage remotely? Do you just go online? And these handy men do not typically mind being on call 24/7? Do you pay them a retainer fee (or just for the jobs they do? A ...
Tommy Loretz
House Hack in Walnut Creek
Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Walnut Creek.
Purchase price: $1,199,000
We are using the property as a primary residence house hack. It was originally listed for $1,399,000 ...