“I’ll wait until next year”
Some of the people I talk to regarding real estate get excited and want to meet up or talk and a good amount of the time they end it by saying “Definitely this time next year im buying a h...

Hi Everyone! I read Andrew Postell's post about doing cash-out refi's and he says in there that if you pay for the home with cash or a HELOC that you can get a cash-out loan on day 1. I've called 4 credit unions and t...

Hi BP,Yesterday I met with a client of mine that wants to list their mother's home. It's in a desirable area with limited inventory. The school districts are award-winning and within walking distance to elementary, mi...

Hi all – I’m new to REI and just joined BP. I have a W2 job that pays well but consistently leaves me wiped out. I’m really drawn to REI so I can spend more time with my family (spouse and 2 kids), retire a little ear...

Hello! I’ve had a successful Airbnb for past year and closing on a two unit property next week that I’ll also Airbnb. I’m good about communicating pre, during and post check out but sometimes have a hard time with how...

Hello Everyone and Happy Holidays,
My name is Scott Eranio and I have limited background in REI. I live in Boston, MA. I work as a nurse at a local hospital here. I have begun informing myself here on BP through all ...

One of my tenants constantly struggles to pay rent on time. They have always paid my late fee. There is ALWAYS a reason they are behind. One spouse just got laid off and received a large longevity payment as part of t...

BP members,Looking for some advice.  Have one rental that has been successful in the DMV area.  Currently live in the midwest (2 1/2 years now), prices for houses are so much different than the east coast.  To make a ...

In another one of those "how could they possibly think they'll get way with this" frauds: One of our local rocket scientists set upon a scheme where he filed forged QCD's on vacant properties in foreclosure, then ...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Winnetka.

Purchase price: $350,000

Cash invested: $100,000

Sale price: $420,000

When I bought this house to flip, it was pret...