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Kenneth LaVoie Sell or hold poorly chosen property
14 August 2011 | 4 replies

I started out fast. I had a 5 year plan and condensed it to 1. As a result, I made a few mistakes all at once vs. make a mistake, learn, make another, learn from that, etc. Okay, lesson learned, but "compression" is i...

Nate R. Apartment or SFH House-hack during COVID
31 January 2021 | 4 replies

Hey BP Family,
I was curious to see if anyone "started" a live-in apartment house-hack (or SFH) in the midst of COVID...I'd love to hear how you searched for the roommate/renter. Maybe what are some of the questions ...

Account Closed Buying a duplex with an FHA loan in Tampa
26 October 2016 | 1 reply

Hey guys! I am looking for a good deal duplex in the Seminole Heights area in Tampa, FL. Does anyone own a duplex around this area or have any suggestions of where I should look. I plan to live in the duplex as well. ...

Account Closed Knoxville Path of Progress
10 January 2018 | 9 replies

Good Morning,I'm interested in the Knoxville area and was wondering what part of town are the ideal spots to invest in. Who are the major employers in the area and what are the danger zones? What direction is the path...

Brianne Lewandowski Seeking BIC for SC Real Estate Salesperson License
17 August 2023 | 4 replies

Hello!Recently, I completed my South Carolina Salesperson course (both I and II and passed the final exams) as well as passed the State and National Salesperson Licensing Exams. All I have left to do is file the form ...

Uriah D. Replace 3 year old roof?
13 November 2014 | 8 replies

Going on j.scotts 75% rule (and common sense ) I heard in a podcast I wouldn't dream of replacing a 3 year old roof. However, the house is a high end rehab and the 3 tab looks cheap. House is a ranch style with a walk...

Denise Sieg Average percentage used on operating expenses when evaluating
30 November 2021 | 4 replies

Hello everyone I would like to get a sense of what percentage (5-10%) you allow for maintenance cost, cap ex & vacancy when analyzing a property I realize it’s based on property condition and other factors but let...

Daniel Cuevas First deal out of state
10 May 2016 | 8 replies

Hey everyone!
I was presented a deal for a triplex in Alabama, close to Alabama state. I live in Southern California so you can see the dilemma already.
The property is 100% occupied with two units renting at $600 and...

Kevin K. Estimating home value
29 July 2020 | 8 replies

I was wondering what tips or ideas or tools even that members use to judge how much you could potentially get back on a flip.  I'm looking at a house right now that's foreclosed for 59,9. Pretty big. 1100 sq ft. I wou...

Scott Kinsel New Construction / Should we tear down and rebuild?
9 January 2018 | 3 replies

Good evening - I live in an older ranch style home in the Memorial Villages area of Houston, Texas.  Home / property values in this area are ridiculous.  The lot behind me just sold for 1.4mm (25k sq ft).  Four more h...