It's been a few months since I last updated.  The 5 attached units (of 9 total) are finally ready to show.  The other 4 will be a few more weeks.  I have attached a before and after of the kitchen.  Unfortunately, as ...

I have just had a big blow to morale.  I have a SFH with 4 bedrooms and the tenant is on Section 8 in New Orleans, LA.  The cooling part of the HVAC system totally died about a year ago (HVAC can still heat house).  I...

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I for one believe we're not going to see a real estate crash anytime soon, and I firmly believe in the power of pessimistic thinking. But I'm also not wholly ignorant of all the aspects of this busin...

Hello,I have found an opportunity that I do not believe will last very long.  A development near me has been re-zoned for duplex construction and many of the lots are available.  This development was started a year or...

OK so going to post as one of the HATED contractors!

First as explained on the podcast there are three tiers of contractors.

The cheap....Probably one guy with or without a license who works for foo...

I'm fairly new to BP and curious how many local members are actually active on the site. I'm new to the area and would love to meet new folks in town.  If you don't mind, please introduce yourself and let me and every...

Hello BP Community,My name is Randy Hicks and my wife and I are interested in getting started in real estate investment. This is something that we've been committed to for a year now. We've read a lot and feel like we...

Has anyone lent to American Private Money Group, FMC Lending who operate out of Burlingame, CA? I'm considering lending to them for RE deals and would like to know if anyone has had any dealings with them. If so, how ...

I was able to get three cash flow positive properties with solid CoC returns during the downturn, and part of the way up, but in the greater Seattle area it is getting harder and harder. Prices are too high relative t...