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Hi guys brand new to real estate investing. Gone through a couple of books so far including "real estate by the numbers" and working my way through "how to invest in real estate". Based in PHX, AZ. Busy work schedule ...
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What Are Your Thoughts About Shared Equity Investments?I'm curious to find out what investors think about Shared Equity investing? We've been in the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) aka BACKYARD HOME business in san Dieg...
Hello everyone-Just got under contract on my first deal in Indianapolis. Yes!!!! I plan on Out of State BRRRing. The property needs light updating and cleaning. Probably redo floors and paint, update bathrooms and kit...
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Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on incorporating comprehensive Energy Efficiency upgrades into residential real estate sales and also investment strategies? For example, upgrading all lightbulbs to LEDs, appliance...
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Curious. ....what are members paying to someone for putting out their bandit signs? Fixed cost or by the sign? I know this will vary by market, just looking for a rough idea. I'm on the east coast..md, pa, wv markets....
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Hi Santa Cruz Real Estate Investors!I'm starting this new general thread in the Local Real Estate Networking forum. I'm pretty new here myself so thought I'd share the BP protocol below if you haven't seen it already....
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Hi BPers,First, thanks to all who replied to my first post about possibly walking away from my wholesaling "mentor," who I suspect is holding me back. As I continue learning about the wholesaling business while rampi...
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I have always had the idea of owning a vacation rental in a small but popular mountain town near where I live. Just curious at what other people's returns are typically because according to airdna this town says its a...
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Hello BP - will keep this brief but feel free to ask questions if you need clarification.I live in Chicago and bought a duplex in St. Louis last year. That has been performing decently, and I wanted to move more fund...
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Hello BP!Wanted to get your thoughts on write offs for your business and whether it is worth doing? This could apply to a real estate business or other small business. Basically I jumped off the deep end and quit my W...