Cheryl C.
What are you invested in outside of REI?
Hello BP Nation,
I am trying to assess (re-assess) our investment holdings outside of RE. We are in our early 50's and I am quite awful at the stock market, etc. I wanted to ask what investment vehicles/allocations...
Alissa Sabbe
Real Estate Invesors Union
My husband and I are relatively new to the investing world and we are just getting our feet wet. We have a four-plex and two single family rental homes, all are fully leased and professionally managed and g...
Ken Power
Advice Guys. 650k cash to invest but no credit history in the USA
Hi Guys, have a (good) problem but need some sound advice. Myself and my wife will be moving to the US ( were from Europe) . We will have approx $650k cash to invest in Real Estate. Even though we have 4 star credit r...
Ruby Schwartzberg
Can a New Real Estate Investor Build a Team without a Mentor?
Okay, I'm new to Real Estate Investing; I mean like brand spanking new! I have heard I need a team which makes all the sense in the world: RE Agent, RE attorney, General Contractor, Lender, Mentor- my head is spinning...
Patrick Britton
Assumptions of occupancy and expenses for Airbnb
Hey Folks,I am curious to know what typical assumptions are made with respect to the occupancy rate for an Airbnb. I've heard and seen some at 50%, others at 70%. As well, what other expenses should be assumed with ...
Sherelle Montague
Buying my first home
Hi all! I am going to be purchasing my first home in 8-6 months. I live in the Seattle area so 3.5% down on a multi is still way out of my price range as they go for about 800k and above.My thought was to buy a 2-3 be...
Sharon B.
Help determining rent increase
Hello, I have a rental in CA with current rent of $2,350 which I have not increased for 3yrs. I have good tenants, they are very helpful and takes good care of my house. For this reason, I decided not to raise my re...
Cloud Mason
Newbie from Austin, Texas with past RE experience
My name is Cloud Mason. I have lived in Texas my entire life. After a 10 year hiatus from real estate investing, I am interested in advice and assistance in rebuilding my wealth through investment opportunities requir...
Evans Wright
Just acquired my first income property! A 4plex!!!
Hello all BP family I am excited to announce that I just closed on my first property which happened to be a 4plex. I am excited for this new chapter in my life and would like to give a brief synopsis of how it all we...
Janice R.
Do you give a "tip" to your contractors or repair people?
Hi all,I've been dealing with contractors or subs so much lately and most of the time, I give a 5-15% tip if the job is done well. Recently, an appliance repairman was "hinting" for a tip for a small repair - which I...