Keith K.
Next steps after driving neighborhoods
Hi BPers. I took the advice of several BP podcasts and just drove (actually walked the dog) through my nearby neighborhoods. I was mostly looking for properties that appeared vacant and/or unkept in an otherwise nic...
John Tilstra
Advice on Getting In (or Staying Out) of the Dayton, Ohio Market
BPers,My wife and I live overseas. We're originally from Tenessee, and that's where we own three properties. My brother-in-law, who has managed our properties in Chattanooga, TN recently moved to Dayton, Ohio.We are...
Karen Margrave
Our latest spec house, what do you think?
Re-designed. The city at first wanted a rear loading garage, and we designed the house with that criteria. Then, they decided that they wanted the garage in the front of the house, so our architectural designer (an...
Mandi Martinez
Studying “the market”
Excuse my ignorance if this is considered a silly question: I know that a part of real estate investing is “knowing your market” but how can I BEST “study the market”? What am looking for? How many homes sold vs how m...
Kel S
How important is a fenced yard & shed?
We put in an offer on one of the 5 homes we looked at yesterday. This house is only 6 years old, ranch style - 3 bed/1 bath on a crawl. Virtually it needs no work and is in move-in condition. With the exception of wip...
ANDRE SMITH
Newbie to wholesaling , first deal under contract need help.
I have my first deal under contract .It is a 3 bedroom , 2.5 bathroom 2300 SQFT It is a rental and it has a current tenant who is on a month to moth lease. The property doesn't need any repairs just basic refurbishin...
Peter Martin
Defining class A/B/C multi family properties
Looking at multi-family properties. How does one define just what makes a property a particular class. I realize it's a subjective decision, but could a section 8 be a class A or B for example?
Jason Malabute
determine how much we can push up rents
One of the things I struggle with is determining apartment rent comps in my market. I struggle because I find it difficult to find an apartment that is within close distance, same year built, and same amenities as the...
Joey Hampton
Interior/Exterior Remodel Suggestions?
Hey guys,Haven’t really rehabbed or remodeled a place other than a mobile home one time. I have this property which is in pretty good shape, but wanted some suggestions on what you guys would do to it. It’s my primary...
Jason Osburn
A lot to digest my first week
I would rather build new instead of purchasing something existing. Nearly all the advice is geared towards the latter. How do I use the real estate machinery to purchase land and build a structure? I have access to a ...