Shmuel Harris
70% ARV In NYC? Practical?
Hey BP Family!Brand new member and brand new to the real estate industry.I am working with a real estate company here in Queens and I wanted to hear the communities thoughts. I am curious if the 70% ARV rule applies t...
Demiss Shippley
House Hacking in NYC
Hey everyone, I live in Brooklyn, NY and I am looking to house hack. I was wondering if anyone can give me some information/guidance if getting into house hack in NYC (expensive market) is doable or what kind of asset...
Account Closed
Working from Home: Where will the World Go?
Living in a new age of people working and learning from home!I recently listened to the BP Podcast episode 380 (Go check it out!), and they brought up an interesting point. Many people are working from home, so I'm cu...
David Gotsill
Where to live? Leasing Agents? Real Estate Agents?
Hi All - I may soon be relocating from overseas to the San Francisco area. I'm totally new to the area and looking for information.What areas to target for an initial search for residence (renting)? I'll need to jug...
Dominick Di Fiore
First time home owner, selling vs renting
Hello! I've just found myself in an interesting situation. I'm very interested in RE investing and wanted to run my ideas by some experienced individuals.
I recently purchased a home built in 1942 in February 2021 i...
Carolyn Chupa
Landscaping at a rental unit
What are everyone's experiences on landscaping at a rental unit? Any success/disaster stories?
I recently cleared my backyard out of all weeds, mulch, rocks that were there. The previous owner neglected the backyard...
Ryan Greene
1st time buyer, buy now or wait?
1st time buyer in Buffalo NY. Houses have been selling for 10k to 20k over asking price. I have to move into the property so it wont cash flow the first year, but running the numbers it should cash flow $420 a month ...
Sophie Latapie
Bundling utilities into rent?
Hi all. I'm considering rehabbing a rental property to make it as energy efficient as possible, including replacing appliances and converting the kitchen to induction - which could (in an ideal world) bring down energ...
Joe J.
Hello BP Community, from a useless broker in Los Angeles
I was about to post a general question regarding my brokers license but realized I probably need to provide a bit of my context in order to appropriately convey the question I have so I figured I'd introduce myself as...
David Rubin
interest rates going up?!
Hii'm starting out in real estate trying to buy my first properties but seeing the interest-rates going up keeps me still being what are the best options in the real estate market even with high rateplease if you can...