Aref Shehadeh
Partnership with contractor - what's fair?
Sparing some details here - I've completed a few flip projects using my contractor. Looking to partner up on the next project to see how it'll go. I'm the capital guy and accountant, he's the construction arm- we both...
Blake Reynolds
Hello from St. Paul MN
Hello Everyone.My name is Blake and I am a newcomer to the site and into the real estate market. I recently graduated from college with a Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science and I am really interested in getting mo...
George Pan
Bank will not give me enough. Now what?
Hello,
I own a 2-family I bought as owner occupied.
Market value around $225k, I owe $179k.
I tried to get a loan for another 2-family as owner occupied. One bank wouldn't even talk to me unless I bough...
Patrick Kane
Choosing a Farm Area
Im finally in a financial position to do my first deal(not counting my inadvertent successful house hack flip I currently live in), but im struggling to focus my efforts. One day I hope to have a solid feel for all of...
Ladd Brunner
Commercial Real Estate Opportunity
Almost 3 years ago we acquired a 4-plex that was owner financed, one which we would have had limited opportunity through conventional financing to purchase. We have since refinanced (3.625%) and cashed him out and no...
Earl Richard
Buying Home Cash vs. Mortgage vs. Cash then HELOC
Hey everyone!I have a question regarding the best way to purchase a new home for my family and I (which we intend to live for at least 7 or so years, possibly much longer). I am in my mid 30's, this is our first home,...
Jordan Davis
New Member - Fort Worth, TX
Hello BP, I am a recent engineering college grad that is relocating to the Fort Worth area next month.I have just finished @Scott Trench's book Set For Life, and I am hooked! I am looking to learn as much as I can whi...
Carmen Falcone
How to start my career in RE without taking a step backwards - Is it possible?
Greetings, everyone!
I'm Carmen, and for years I've been nurturing a keen interest in the realm of real estate. While my fascination lies predominantly in the investment aspect, I've found myself constrained by the l...
Josh Stack
New Investor - Living Abroad but Homebased in Charlotte, NC
Hey Ya'll;Im new to the site and my wife and I are just starting on our investing journey by making the transition from corporate employees to becoming buy and hold real estate investors. We have some light real esta...
Nick B.
Gas station near apartment complex - how close is too close?
Hello BP!I am considering a small 16-units apartment complex but there is gas station across the street from it. I know that gas stations present potential environmental problems and Phase I report is a must. However,...