Chris Hughes
Orange County - Newbie
Hello everyone,I've browsed BP and listened to the Podcast over the past few years. I've been interested in all aspects of Real Estate ever since I bought my house in 2013 in Wisconsin. In 2016, my now-wife and I pick...
Mindy Jensen
How hot is downtown Seattle? Is it expected to continue?
A friend has a unit in a high rise in downtown Seattle. She also has a 2-yr-old and covid isn't doing her any favors.She is concerned with Covid, protests, fires, etc that the market for a downtown condo will not cont...
Sue Hough
Need Help Deciphering Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits
Hello everyone and I hope you are having a wonderful day. I am solidifying a larger residential development within an Opportunity Zone in eastern Tennessee. Although I understand the premise of this program, I need...
Reese Newell
First Deal, Red Pill or Blue Pill?
I want to thank everyone here for the learning I have been able to grasp from reading the forums and putting together a solid template to running a STR business. These are for 2 properties in the Southeastern part of...
Austin Plantinga
FHA for multi family home in Philadelphia
Hi BP! I currently live in Brooklyn Ny but I am looking to purchase a triplex or quad multi-family home in Philadelphia within the next few months. This will be my first time buying a property so I would like to use a...
Tom R.
When sticking to your goals get difficult.
Yesterday I went house shopping with my brother. He just got a new job and is moving to town. The house he chose was one of the nicest houses I have ever seen. By contrast I live in a trailer park with my friend who d...
Jay Hinrichs
Investors land in the path of progress for diversification
AS we all get focused on one or two types of Investment properties IE cash flow is the only thing to invest in or buying for appreciation is better or the combination of both.. However for truly passive long term w...
Nadeem Arshad
Apartment complex with mostly studios
Hello all,
I recently came up across a small apartment complex (4 buildings, total of 22 units) which would be part of a 1031 exchange from a previously sold retail plaza. The potential downside is that most of the...
Karen K.
Buying and Selling my Own Properties
My husband and I are starting our Investing business and I recently passed my MD real estate exam. I have yet to chose a broker because I am torn on what I want to do. My primary purpose for getting my license is fo...
Account Closed
DEALING WITH THE LISTING AGENT FOR A BETTER DEAL?
Dealing only with the Listing Agent in hopes of getting a better deal?Not a good strategy, because if the listing agent is getting the whole 6%, they’ll actually work harder to make you pay the highest price for their...