Marysol F.
Newbie from CA looking in Las Vegas
Brand new to BP and looking actively in Las Vegas for our first investment income property, buy and hold is my strategy. When we came just two months ago, bidding wars were still a thing. Now realtors are telling us t...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
Byron Scott
Finally got my first deal going... Take a look
I finally got a deal! I'm in the process of completing my first deal. It is a duplex. I'm doing a fha 203k loan. I'm going to live in one side and rent the other out. I want to get some thoughts from others. Purchase ...
Terrez Jarrett
Is it possible to make money on $45,000 property?
hey BP members, I have a property that has a sale price of $45,000 and they are selling As Is. Am I correct in my assumption that I need to basically do thorough research on this home because there my be some issues u...
Tyler Labrador
What advice do you wish someone had told you at 21 years old?
Doesn't have to be real estate related! I just want to hear what life's big lessons have taught you, and how I can learn from it. Some of my background:I live in Las Vegas, NVI have a girlfriendI read a lot and I try ...
Katelyn Kelly
House hacking in the Tri-State area for first time home buyers
Hi everyone, first time posting! My SO and I are currently living at home (he is in Bergen County N.J., I’m in Fairfield County CT) and saving like crazy in order to buy our first property together. We both have 9-5 j...
Sander A Swenson
New Investor based in San Luis Obispo County, California
My name is Sander Swenson, I am largely new when it comes to investing in real estate, but my father has been a property manager in the Bay Area since I can remember. I've been around Real Estate my entire life becaus...
Sean Autry
Out of State Newbie
Hi All-New here to the site, and so far I'm loving it. There's a lot of good knowledge here, and everyone seems happy to help. Here's my situation:I'm a first time investor from So-Cal. I'm priced out of this market...
Account Closed
Utility company won't turn on gas. Heating alternatives for the winter? (New York)
I bought a short sale rental house in New York a little over a month ago that had to be renovated. The gas heat was turned off last April by ConEd, the local utility company, because the previous owner had not paid t...
Suzanna Smith
House hack and rental numbers
I'm looking for some feedback on my calculations, and for some insight from those that are working in the Seattle (or like) market right now.
We have a luxury town home we are currently living in that we would like ...