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Hi BP Community —My name is Eric from Columbus, Ohio and I am about a year in on my educational journey in figuring out how I want to get involved in Real Estate Investing. So grateful to have found this platform. The...
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what is best accounting software for rental properties?
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Newbie questions. I'm analyzing 2 properties as serious contenders for my first deal (long term rental).Would you pick a lower CoC in a "better" area or a higher CoC on a "lesser" area? Neither area looks like "Esca...
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Hello,
I have done my research and thought about what i am going to do, but i have a few questions that i am unsure what to do.
When it comes to materials for the contractors, should i buy that or let them buy that an...
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I've read, both here and elsewhere, lots of doom and gloom about the housing industry and the economy in general. They may or may not have a point. My question today is this -- some people got rich during the Great De...
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I have about 800 square foot roof. (21'*19'* 2 sides)I called home depot. Material is:8 square 24 bundles2 bundles hip/ridge4 rolls of paper 35 1 bundle starter$909.69 material including tax$59 delivery chargeI can ...
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The question is, if I take a personal loan from my credit union for $20K, 7 years at 11%, would that preclude me from using it for a downpayment, plus closing costs? I plan to season the money for several month's, whi...
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Hello BP Fam, my name is Ilario, i'm 27 years old, reside in Providence, Rhode Island, and i am a total beginner in real estate investing. I've been wanting to get into this for quite some time and now i finally took...
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Hi, we need some help on evaluating our first deal.We found a 4 plex that we want to house hack. Here are the specifics:Asking: $335K (will offer full price based on the market)3 BR - $12001 BR - $7502 BR - Our hack...
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Hey guys, been lurking for a bit and decided to make an account.I am looking at a possible deal on a condo in a higher end neighborhood. Let me say that I have a relationship with the HOA and maintenance association ...