Sharad M.
What separates one investor from another?
Hello all,
So I have been attending a local REIA in my area for last few months and I have seen couple of people who attend every meeting but haven't done any deal. I read some where on this forum that 90% of the rea...
Anthony Wick
Another day, another no show
So, I’m hanging out at my duplex waiting for another prospective tenant that isn’t showing up for their appointment.
I prescreen, which cuts down drastically on no shows and people that do not meet the rental criter...
Kevin N.
Evicting Squatters
Just got a REO property, the bank never evicted the original owner when the house got foreclosed. Cash for keys did not work. The only way to evict him legally now is go through the court systems but that could take ...
Caleb Mclamb
Vet'ing a mentor?
Hello BP,I am just getting started and have been active in my local REIA, I have been approached, about a week after a meeting, by a member who has offered his mentorship and would like to do a deal with a 50/50 split...
Karen Margrave
COMING UP TO THE 1,000,000 POST ... WHAT MEMBERS HAVE BEEN HERE THE LONGEST?
How exciting, BP is coming up to 1,000,000 POSTS! What a fete for @Joshua Dorkin next to him, who has been here the longest? @Jon Holdman ? I just want to say CONGRATULATIONS to all of you that stuck it out in the ear...
Vijaianand Thirunageswaram
What do I like, FLIP or New Construction?
Howdy Investors,Hope all going well. It's been some time since I posted last one and so I thought this story would make it an interesting discussion. If you are following me or my post in BP, in my last update, I ment...
Roberto Santana
Jump right in or pay off Debt
Good day BP,So I searched the forum and found a lot of good subjects with advice but it wasn't really geared to my situation. If I missed it I would really appreciate someone pointing me in the right direction. Future...
Ethan Griffel
Having tenants 'manage' upgrades/repairs
I just started reading 'Landlording in Autopilot' and just read about having great tenants take over cosmetic projects such as replacing carpet. In the book the author states this allows tenant to take ownership in th...
Jim Costa
How to raise rents on new purchase when they are 60% of CMR?
I am in the process of buying 3 duplexes that are undervalued because of rents. They are renting for $800-850. Market rents for this size in this neighborhood. should be 1100-1200. Once you purchase how do you rais...
Jeff S.
Have you House-Hacked? What was it like?
So I totally get the numbers. It is a fantastic deal, especially for a beginner. But beyond the numbers, I'm wondering what it's really like. What kind of people choose a duplex/triplex/fourplex over an apartment o...