Jonathan C.
Starting out with $40k cash, NO CREDIT, what's the best strategy?
Hi All,Newbie finally getting ready to pull the trigger, I have 40k cash to start out with BUT NO CREDIT + no income, meaning unable to get any conventional/bank loan. Need advice on where/how to start my RE journey. ...
Bruno Tavares
Impossible to invest for cashflow in California? Maybe not...
Hey there!I've read quite a few things here and there and it seems that there's a consensus that California is terrible for cash flow investing. But I got caught in some interesting stuff.Sure, Bay Area, LA, Sacrament...
James DeRoest
12v lighting wiring and NEC
This is for my home that I'm renovating at the moment, not a rental. Just so we're clear.I want to put in a set of high ceiling lights, but going 12v led rather than full blown 110v downlighters. There will be about 6...
Alicia Marks
Talk to me about old house remodels
I typically do smaller, older pier and beam remodels, but I may have an opportunity to flip a well preserved home. The 12ft ceilings, wood details, dental mouldings are all still intact. There was some damage to a 196...
Michael Blair
Brand New - Lots of Questions.
My wife and I are diving into the idea of vacation rentals for the long term. Basically, acquiring a good number to be there for retirement. We are fortunate enough to not "need" income from these properties right now...
Joshua Fletcher
making primary home 1st rental property
Hey, I have been reading local posts and am really impressed with the wisdom imparted for free to strangers. Here's my situation i would love input please. my family live in West Bountiful in a twin home. We bought it...
Al Amaro
Marketing
So my partner has 15 years experience in rehabbing, flipping and wholesaling. He gets deals purely through referrals. However, we partnered up to step it up and put together a budget of $10,000/month in marketing. ...
Chris Simmons
Need llc but have conventional mortgages
I bought my first rental 2 years ago and will close on my 3rd in a few weeks. I plan on growing the owner managed landlord business and need to get serious about liability and asset management. Right now I am regula...
Jonathan David
rehabbing a waste of money?
I am a beginner who just "rehabbed" a house. I followed the model you see on HGTv where an investor comes in and updates things. I put in a new kitchen, new bathrooms, updated paint and floor coverings. We finished...
Timothy Howdeshell
To MBA or Not to MBA
Hi BP,I have been an avid consumer of real estate books and podcasts produced by BP. Therefore, I really value the type of thinking common among our community members. This post is asking for general advice and strate...