Patrick Crehan
11k saved for an investment prop... NEED A CONFIDENCE BOOST
I have 11k saved for my first investment property. I am going to house hack this prop for a couple years (with an FHA loan). I can save up a little more while on my journey of searching but I need a little confidence ...
David A.
CA ADU build progress pics, costs&anything else you want to know
I wanted to share my experience planning, permitting and now building a 3 bed / 2 bath 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) / back house / laneway house at one of my single family rental properties. ...
Benjamin Lenz
Why you shouldn't build a Jr. ADU in California
For those of you who live in California, you may think you can "Triplex" your home by tacking on an ADU and Jr. ADU to your existing dwelling. From what I've gathered (at least in my city), the truth is that you CAN d...
Paula Impala
Norada Capital Management suspending payments
I invested in Norada Capital Management and was coming here to connect with others who have invested. Did not receive my payment from Norada this month (June) and just received the following notification in my email....
JR C.
Hereos Act will hurt landlords in a bad way
Forgive me if this has been posted before. A search didn't find anything. As you probably know, the Democrats in the House passed the Hereos Act, A part of this bill calls for a Federal Ban on evictions of any residen...
Shane Pearlman
Cashflow Doesn't Build Wealth?
While cashflow is key to keep the property safely under control, I seem to find that the larger returns for our portfolio to date come from strategic growth of equity. My wife and I are still fairly small in our inves...
Jimmy Humphrey
Over Leveraged?
Hi,Listening to some of the podcasts and reading the blog, I keep feeling this inner red flag that keeps popping up in me. I get the feeling that a lot of folks are advocating being over leveraged and taking on an un...
Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
Forest Wu
List of Syndicators/GPs to AVOID?
Hi! One of my last posts was asking about syndications/PE opportunities. Unfortunately, I've come across quite a few people who are really upset with how their syndication experience has been. Quite a few people have ...
Rob K.
Trying to understand "wholesaling"
I usually avoid any thread that falls under the “wholesaling” category because it always seems like a bunch of nonsensical posts from wannabe “investors” who have never done a deal. Half the people make it sound like ...