Greg N.
If you could start investing in real estate anywhere in the US, where would it be?
Hey BP-ers!I currently work as a consultant, and have the flexibility of living mostly anywhere in the lower 48. Aside from my day job, I'm interested in getting started in real estate investing - my current thought i...
Tyler Hofer
How Hard Should a Realtor Work For You?
I am new to the world of real estate and am currently working on purchasing a commercial property in a state that I don't currently live. The plan is to eventually move to that area but as of right now I am working on...
Travis Fairbairn
Airbnb Picking a Location
Hello! I live in DFW, on the Fort Worth side.... for the short term rental people, I'm curious as to data points that you look for when choosing a location for your Airbnb. I realize that Airbnb is not just for vacati...
Raja Gupta
Short Term Rental in the Smokies
Hi Everyone,
First, I want to say thank you to this community! I haven't been an active contributor (mainly because I didn't know anything - ha!), but I have learned so much since I joined the community a few years ...
Megan Miller
Kansas City, MO Buy and Hold - Good Deal or Red Flag?
Hi All,I came across a property I found through a wholesaler at a local Real Estate Investor meeting, it's not on MLS. It's been rehabbed and is move in ready. Here are the details:Purchase price: $17,0002 Bed, 1 Bath...
Arturo Borges
Should I buy the materials directly?
Hey,I've heard people saying most general contractors will mark up on the materials and lie to you. Should I buy them myself directly? Or if I tell them exactly what materials to use and where to buy them, that's good...
Kristyn Grimes
Some Raleigh Durham Questions
Hello,Happy New Year! I have two specific questions related to the Raleigh/Durham area as a potential OOS investor. 1. Why does everyone want to live in West Raleigh? (Cary, Morrisville, Apex)2. What is the area betwe...
Kate B.
Fully Rented My First Multi-Family
I was so happy yesterday about something nice that happened I just want to share my good news.I bought my first investment property last December and then spent the next months fixing it up. I had to change contracto...
Darwin Crawford
The True Cost of Yield....
“The True cost of yield”Was the l captured off the g-chat window with my brother, after whining to him about some $hitstorm I created for myself, and had no one else to blame but the muppet in the mirror. Long story ...
Account Closed
First Duplex Purchase and Renovation
Hello!I have just purchased my first Duplex in the Milwaukee area and I will be living in the upper unit while renting out the already occupied bottom unit. The upper unit needs some renovating before I move in which ...