Jason Martinez
Starting Out: Duplex or Condo/Townhome with Tenants?
Hi BP family! My name is Jason, I am 25 years old, and I currently live in Orange County, California. I am looking to invest! Okay, more specifically I feel like my FIRST purchase should be a Duplex or a Condo/Townhom...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Pay off debt or invest?
I read an article in Forbes about paying down student loan debt (https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2017/11/15/student-loans-repayment/), and it brought up a question I've had for a while: pay down debt first o...
Jerry Condra
Newbie from San Antonio, TX
Howdy all!I came across BP while reading an article by someone who had started in REI and mentioned BP as one of his sources to get started. I've considered REI for quite a while, but didn't think I had the money to d...
Brock Hoffman
I can't seem to figure out rehab costs
Hi there! I am a new investor trying to practice analyzing deals. However, when I get to the rehab portion, I continuously get stuck because I have no clue on what to estimate. From there I can break it down into seve...
Sheryl Sitman
Do some cities have worse contractors than others?
I just got back from completing a project in SW Florida and was floored by the quality of workmanship and overall management skills of the many contractors that I worked with. I think everyone even showed up when they...
Brett Roach
Minneapolis Buy and Hold
Hi everyone,I'm a full-time student working on my PhD in biomedical sciences at the he University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. In my spare time, I'm looking to get started building a portfolio of houses to rent out for ...
Rick Reeder
California vs. Texas - a cost comparison
Great article from ABJ on why so many companies are fleeing California. I love visiting CA - the weather, food scene, wine, etc etc, but I couldn't imagine moving there from a financial perspective.
“Every company w...
Account Closed
To Paint or not to Paint Brick Exterior
Hello all! I need your advice on whether or not to paint this brick house. It has not been lived in for 20 years and was owned by a hoarder. The neighbors are thrilled that there is a new owner that plans to make i...
Spencer Cuello
Getting a loan through an LLC
Hello fellow investors,I'm a first time investor. When it comes to getting a loan, do people recommend to get a personal investment loan? Or try to get the loan through the LLC?I appreciate any help. Thanks!Spencer
Adam Craig
Cheap basement flooring options?
This is a buy and hold rental I just closed on and I am looking for basement upgrade tips
This basement just had a full mold remediation done. The old tiles and drywall were taken out and this is what I am left with....