Bryan Watson
Do I find funding or the deal first?
Hello all,I am new to real estate but I found three properties on the MLS over the weekend that I believe would be great for rehabbing; however, I have never done a rehab before. I am not sure what to do next. Should...
Joe Young
Not so hard, hard money
We are about 90% complete rebuilding our first rental property after a total loss house fire. I shoe stringed the rebuild to this point - which will now be our primary residence. (It is a waterfront home so I had to...
Carrie Rude
First Time Setting Rental Rate - Single Family Home Portland, OR
We are landlord newbies listing our very first rental property this week. We are in a time-crunch to get our current residence, a single-family home, under a lease agreement as a contingency to purchase our next resi...
Steven Calascione
First Successful Flip done!
Hi Everyone,First time posting here! Bit of a back story, I am a rather new investor and currently have (2) rental properties in my portfolio. I do work a full time 9-5 job and balancing both can be challenging. I wan...
Keith Richardson
What’s wrong with my deal? (Hard money lending rejection)
Good day, BP,I’m trying to understand why hard money lenders keep turning me down on my rehab project. The deal:Paid 60k cash for house needing total rehabAnticipating needing a loan of 150-175k with an ARV of about 3...
Tyron McDaniel
Why you want to SPECIALIZE in a key market or area! Buy, Fix & Flip - DEAL!
Fellow BP family, what's going on! Having enjoyed reading all the really COOL diaries many of you have contributed, I had to ensure that I contribute to the dialogue as well with the intent that others will enjoy and ...
Mario Martinez
Long distance flipping
Hello BP family!I recently completed my first flip in the Philadelphia area and learned many valuable lessons! I am on to my second one but my question for any out of state investors are what advise you can give on ge...
Osama Syed
BRRRR vs House Hacking
Hi All,I live in CNJ and currently rent. Exploring my option for when my lease ends early 2022.Option A: BRRRR (in or out of state) while continuing to rent in CNJ. Would like to find a BRRRR project with total all in...
Austin Fruechting
Duplex Under Contract - Flipping, Karma, & A New "Toy"
I have a duplex under contract to close April 28th, and I'll be flipping it for a new toy. The toy is an expensive one, and WAY more than I could justify spending. So I thought "What if I flip a property to pay for it...
Devan Mcclish
Step by Step rehab with none of my own money
Below is a rehab I just closed. This was a great deal for myself, my lender, and my private investor. It was a rehab in a hot market in East Nashville.1. How I found it - Like many of my deals, I found this one via d...