Josh Butler
cash flow vs paying down mortgage
hey everyone,I just had a general question that I've often thought a lot about and thought I'd pose it to the BP community.Before deciding to get into real estate, I had always considered the real benefit of owning an...
Austin Tondreau
Noob from Chicago Suburbs
Hello Everyone!
I am Austin, currently living in Naperville, IL. Currently working as a Product Manager/ Sales Engineer for a Heavy Duty Manufacturing Company out LA. I get to travel for work, and really enjoy my jo...
Bryan Hancock
New Taxes for 2011 – How Much is Accurate?
Someone sent me this email so I wanted to post it less as much of the political spin as I could subtract as possible to get a sense for how much of it is accurate. Here are taxes that will be coming for 2011 accordin...
Cam Jimmy
Which type of loan makes the most sense to a buy & hold investor
Example... Which would you (you meaning real estate investors out there) prefer,1) 15 year loan @ X% that yields a $200 a month positive monthly income on a 4-plex, or2) 30 year loan @ X+% that yields a $900 a month p...
Brianna Babienco
Syndication models- can I long term hold?
I’m early in the learning process- so be patient with me! From what I’ve seen many syndicators buy deals that are value add and have an exit plan of around 5 years.
Does anyone here do syndications where they cash ou...
Brian H.
Question about material to help educate girlfriend on REI?
Hey folks! So, my girlfriend is apparently pretty interested in learning about REI. I knew she was very supportive, but didn't realize she was genuinely interested. Was so excited to find out!So, I am trying to figu...
Brian Kraby
Building a Dental office to rent out
HI, I am considering constructing a 2200 sf dental office. Due to the specialization of the plumbing and electrical, etc, I will have an above average outlay in cash compare to office/retail space. Estimates from ar...
Benjamin Haberman
COLD FEET on a 10 unit deal
BP community,Recently I was negotiating a 10 unit deal and got all the way to final contract revisions, and my partner and myself decided to stay put and not move any further. Part of me says I'm absolutely crazy for ...
Harvey Yergin IV
Key control blows! I plan to upgrade all my units to smart locks!
I am not trying to deal with a bunch of metal keys or 12pm lockouts. I AM trying to be a higher tech and automated property manager. Therefore, I plan to phase-in smart locks for all my units.
Question: Which smart ...
Corey Stubbs
Need info on Houston, Texas
Hello BP people!
I invest in Montana primarily but have family and potentially a new piece of cake job in Houston, Texas waiting for me.
Please know that my biggest peeve is people posting questions here on BP bec...