Account Closed
I just sold my first rental home and I made 109,000!
I purchased this 2 bed 2 bath 1349 square foot house in Turlock California about three years ago for 72,000, I put 15,000 into it after I completely gutted it so everything is new inside. I rented it out without even ...
Jayme Jahns
Buying house with a possible break even or negative CF
Hello, I am looking at one of the last options in my price range of a duplex in Auburn, WA. List price is 235,000. But rents are only 1390 a month. We are shooting for offering 215 and counting on raising rents to at ...
Brian Adams
I quit my CPA Job to buy Large Apartment Buildings
I have always been fascinated with real estate.I started in 2000 investing in a couple rental houses.My "AHA" moment came in 2008 to move away from the single rentals and graduate up to large apartment complexes.My ba...
Ray Parker
New member from the Seattle area
Hello everyone,My name is Ray -- I currently am located in Kent, WA just outside of Seattle working in the tech and aerospace field. I'm originally from Everett, WA and enjoy learning and trying new things like real e...
Martin S.
Surprising how little discussion of RE scams here
Through experience and observation there are endless scams in the Real Estate Industry. I'm a math guy, I do the numbers and can forecast value, so a scam is pretty obvious to me. I've been reading BP on and off for o...
Edward Briley
Auctions - Or did I make a good deal? I am very confused.
Hello Everyone, I am someone that have acquired properties buying REO properties, or private sale. Today, I was talking to my attorney and asked about buying properties at auctions. The first thing, which I knew, tha...
Shelby Barker
What to look out for when dealing with private lenders
Hey! For anyone looking at private hard money loans be very careful! Here are some things to consider.
1. Also search for reviews or get references.
2. Don't wire "upfront/deposit money to a lender EVER.....serio...
Susan Ali
Bathroom ceiling issue - Dammam Iskan (Housing)
Hi,My name is Susan and I am a newbie with each and every aspect related to real estate but I think I will make it a considerable portion of my investing portfolio from now on. :)For a start, there this is an old or p...
Andrew Shelton
Need help with a decision!
Hello BP community! I need some advice on how to move forward with my wife and I’s real estate goal which is to attain financial independence and be able to travel the world at our leisure and also be able to go visit...
Ashley Wolfe
Follow up message asking for review after a stay
Well, we did it! We had our first guests come and go in our little cabin on the lake! I worked my fingers to the bone getting it ready for them, restrained myself and only checked in with them once during their stay...