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Hi, I am new to real estate investing and really appreciate how much I earn from your posts! I am researching how to analyze deals and am having a hard time with some of the amazing deals people post about on here. ...
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Most investors need supplies of some sort. (I shop at Home Depot because I can literally see it from my front yard.)But unfortunately, Home Depot doesn't carry everything.Where do you shop? What dumpster company are y...
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I'm trying to work through some investing thoughts and would love to hear other people’s thoughts/opinions!Theoretically, right now, I could sell one of my rent houses and not have to pay capital gains on it (because ...
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Went over to a rental property today to work on a leaking basement window. One of my tenants was at home recovering from surgery on his arm. While I was there, a vein in his arm ruptured and he started bleeding heavil...
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Happy Saturday!In about a year I will be back in Ventura County, CA and will be saving up towards buying my first property. I will be attending school w/ the Post 9/11 GI bill for free, working in the family business,...
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What Value do we Add?I pose this question, because, with real estate being one of the few wealth building vehicles, I find myself asking, "Am I the only one that benefits from it?" For in every business, all of the s...
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I know there is a very divided section on BP that either love or hate turnkey rental companies, however I would like to know what turnkey rental companies have a solid record of always performing to par and causing fe...
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Has anyone seen this report from the Guinn Center? Meet Kevin also did some discussion on this topic. I feel like most landlords here on BP got above 80% rents during this crisis, but I'm sure there are many mom and p...
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Hi everyone we have several rentals in the Los Angeles area. For tenant turnover we often have to do basic cleaning, flooring, paint, caulk etc.
For this we go with the cheapest labor possible. I found a "handyman" ...
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Hi BPers,This is my latest rehab. One of biggest and ugliest house that i have purchased. The garage has ceiling damaged by water and everywhere else some kids has vandalize the house. Found the deal through my direc...