Matthew Paul
Who is concerned about the riots in Baltimore ?
I am a bit concerned , my wife works downtown , a nurse at Hopkins . I think its a powder keg ready to explode . They held the fans in the stadium at the baseball game due to rioting . I remember as a kid the riots i...
Sonia Spangenberg
What are a good set of questions to bring to the table when being offered a multi-unit portfolio opportunity with 100% financing?
We have beginning experience with SF home investing and are currently using cash for smaller deals. I just want to make sure we are asking all the right questions when we evaluate this next level deal. Cap rate is s...
Bill Andrae
Trying to get earnest money back on REO
I've had an accepted offer on a 4 unit in WI since Dec.
Purchase price=$160k Fully rented gross rent=$2900, repairs of $5-10k needed, earnest money=$3k
I had a local bank lined up that was willing to loan 80% on ap...
John Simerson
Rent doesnt make mortgage in california, should i sell or hold?
Hi, im in San Diego California I have 2 properties one property that rents for $280 less than my mortgage and the other that rents for $800 less than my mortgage. Both have a pmi i could wash away probably in a year. ...
Billy Archer
How to scale up to a building
I am very experienced as an operator of mid sized apartment buildings, but my desire to invest in real estate is a new breakthrough for me. Due to my experiences in building management, multifamily building(s?) owners...
Sam Leon
Insurance sucks!
What are you guys paying for insurances?I am looking at one insurance bill, just for one property and it's over $5000 a year. That one I have a mortgage on with a $980 monthly payment and my insurance for that proper...
Katelyn Atcavage Robideaux
Transferring active STR to new owner
Hi BP fam,I am working on a few deals that are currently active air bnb + VRBO’s. I understand that the listings cannot be transferred to the new owner and that an entirely new listing must be created. In the past, we...
Rachel Hughes
De-escalating an angry guest - check out time drama!!
I think they call them "Karens"? Perhaps 10 am is too early of a check out time?
Spencer Shapiro
Made a Mistake Trying to House Hack
I had lived in a SFH for 4 years. Then, in order to generate more income and also move closer to work, I decided to sell my house and move into a 4 unit MF in a city where I live in 1 unit. I just moved in and 4 days ...
Jeongmin J.
Milpitas Vs. San Jose downtown
Hi,I am looking into investment property such as 3 bedroom condo in Milpitas and San Jose downtown area. It appears that Milpitas has better school but San Jose downtown has better appreciation up-side as BART will b...