Matt Blutowski
Rough estimates wanted
I need some advice estimating rehab cost!
I'm buying a duplex in an area that has appreciated quickly over the past 5 years. I had initially anticipated making repairs to the house then holding it as a rental, but am...
Steven Westlake
Rehab tip of the day
Let’s start a list of issues with the property it self and how we fixed them:1. Painted over wall paper - used a belt sander with 60 grit, then a skim coat mud, then normal paint prep.2. Not enough matching doors - re...
Vineet Bindal
Need Advice: Thinking to buy new condo to renting out in Bay Area
I am a new investor and have been lurking this forum for a while. I would appreciate if folks can give me their prospective and POV on below choice:A bit about me: - New Investor.- Currently owns my own home with only...
Daniel Whitmore
How Much Pressure Should I Put on Myself for Deal #1?
How important is it for my first deal to be a good deal?I’m new to real estate. My network is small. I don’t have muscles to flex, I don’t have past experience to guide me. I’ve read books, listened to podcasts and we...
Sean Rice
CA resident looking to invest out of state
What’s up all! I hope this post finds you all well and in good health! My name is Sean Michael and I’m a newbie, like really newbie. Im really interested in beginning my RE investment journey and living in CA it’s muc...
John E.
How do I make RE investing a business and not a hobby?
Hello BPers...
My name is John Elmenhe, I'm 15 years old and I'm going to begin investing in real estate the day I hit 18 years old by trying to wholesale properties. I'm going to begin working soon and I'm NOT goin...
Wade Sikkink
Examples of Real World Negotiating Techniques
Sometimes people struggle with how to employ negotiating tactics that they read about in real world situations. The BP community has probably collectively negotiated more real estate deals than any other group in the...
Tony L.
Self Storage units as investments
Anyone investing or has invested in self storage units? If so, WHY?
Brandon Heath
Another bad deal.... but help me learn how it could be a good one
Alright, I really thought I found a good deal but after running some numbers turns out it's not even close! Like way off (i'm still very new so if you laugh just try not to choke). Here we go...So I found this deal on...
Mike G.
Palm Springs Vacation Rental Management
I am closing this week on my first property, which I will use for short term rentals in Palm Springs. I have done pretty extensive research on what to expect with city regulations and have used a lot of online tools t...