Alex Lunsford
House Hacking advice
I'm coming up on my first property purchase, where I'll be the primary resident of a single family home. I'm getting my start in the Houston, TX market, and was wondering what advice or experiences some of you may hav...
Marcus Auerbach
Milwaukee Market Update June 2020 - why the market is so hot
It feels like it was just a few weeks ago when the US got hit by the pandemic, states were going into shut down and we all got worried if we are going to see rents come in on April 1st. Evictions were suspended and ne...
John McCurley
Calling it quits, should I build my own duplex?
I’ve been looking for a duplex to do my first house hack, but everything is so expensive and the market is uncertain. I have a vacant lot in Fort Worth, Tx and have been thinking about building a modular duplex. Modul...
Chris V.
Stockton Rental Market - How much do apartments rent for today.
Stockton Rental Market – From the Renters Perspective.A few months ago I acquired seven additional units in Stockton, CA. Most of these units are, in my opinion under-rented. After I get them stabilized I plan to brin...
Erika F.
Profit Margin
I am trying to determine if there is an industry standard profit margin for real estate investors. Is there a standard percentage of profit that you look for when evaluating a deal?
i.e. When evaluating a deal, al...
Tab Teehee
Help deciding on interior paint for 20 unit apartment complex
I'm getting close to having the first 8 units of my 20 unit rehab ready for paint! I really would like some input from fellow BP'rs on this subject. Here are my thoughts....
Initially I was going satin or eggshell on ...
Nicole Grenier
Remodeling a Kitchen
Hi All,I am remodeling a kitchen in a 2 family house I just bought. I am upgrading the full unit to be more modern and have an open concept. The house is in West Hartford CT, a very nice area where a lot of professio...
Kevin Z.
Attracting investors to residential development, LLC and risks
Looking for some tips and general advisement, especially on risks and holes in my plan.
I am a realtor who wants to form an LLC with various investors whom I have not found yet. Purpose is to buy old proper...
Mitch Atkins
Windows or no Windows
I am a new investor who just purchased my first property 2 weeks ago and I'm in the process of getting quotes and deciding what needs to make the Reno budget of 8-10,000$. The house is located in Graham NC 3 bed 1 ba...
Carter J.
401k liquidation considerations
Hi all :) I'm considering liquidating my 401k to buy rental properties. I currently have 4 and they're cash flowing quite well.I've been reviewing a few discussions here on BP that discuss the benefits and disadvantag...