I've been analyzing deals from both wholesalers and the MLS in this Houston market,and I'm stumped. So I have to ask the BP community to chime in with their opinions. I've looked at a property on the MLS yesterday tha...

When estimating operating expenses using the 50% rule, do you include property taxes and insurance as part of the 50%? Or do you consider that part of the mortgage payment?50% seems kind of high to me without the taxe...

So here’s what I found, an event hall building for sale. It has plenty of off street parking. Basically it’s about 2500 sq ft rectangle building with a kitchen and his and her restrooms in the middle and 2 large open ...

We are currently seeking to do a deal with financing provide by Direct Commercial Funding Inc. from Houston, TX.  To ensure they are not a scam operation that just capitalizes on upfront fees and doesn't provide fundi...

Hey guys, my name is Patrick, I am a former civil engineer with experience construction, foundation inspection, architecture, and interior design.I am from New York, Ny, but looking to invest in New Jersey, Also famil...

 I am a new member and we finally closed on my first multi family investment last week. It is 68 units in Orange Texas. It flooded  for the first time during hurricane Harvey. So it will need a complete interior rehab...

Hello Investors, I'm in the process of purchasing my first house hack property. I'm looking for some advice to see if the property is a good deal. I'm using a VA Loan and the property is a 2 bedroom 1 bath duplex. The...

1/30/16A few weeks ago I updated my information on my profile, reflecting my move from Bloomington Indiana to Chicago, Illinois.  A few days later I got a notification that I had a new message - exciting!  A fellow BP...

Howdy Houston BP Investors,It's been a while... Happy Friday!!  I know summer is getting heated up and almost ready for schools. I don't see a lot going in Houston Forum so want to spice it up by touching base and see...

I have a couple of rental properties in the Houston area that have done well over the past 2 years.  Trouble is I can't seem to get my tenants to stay more than 1 year.  That's a problem because I have been renting my...