Chris Duffy
Investor obtaining real estate license - good or bad?
Hi everyone, I'm an investor in Tampa. I am not licensed, however my agent here recommended I get my license and just keep it in referral status to make referrals and collect commissions that way. Just some extra inco...
Ying Jia
does it make sense to add a separate W/D to 2nd floor?
Recently, I just purchased a duplex unit, there is a coin operated W/D in the basement both units have access. I am debating whether should I add a separate unit to the second floor. The property is not located in a h...
Shan Randall
New member - open to networking
Hello BP community,I recently became a landlord, quite by accident. First a little about me - I am a homeowner in the Beaverton, Oregon area and purchased a newer property in a new up-and-coming area back in 2019 at ...
Firyal Kassim
Does BP pro members get digital signature options like Docusign?
hello, I’m still a newbie BLUF: Seeking a cost effective way to handle the execution of leases; something like Docusign. Also, Id like to take my game up one or two notches ! Is there a landlord management tool/ soft...
Mike Buckley
Tenant I’m evicting lost lease
I have a commercial tenant that I am evicting at the end of the lease term. Their lawyer called me and requested a copy of the lease agreement. Do I legally have to provide them a copy considering they lost the origin...
AJ Wong
Five things I've learned from DIY investment and development I wish I knew sooner
This list could probably be fifty bullet points long and still not enough, but here are some tips, honest mistakes and things I wish someone had told me, or they told me and I didn't hear what they were saying. These ...
Kurt Bouma
Commercial Lender 75% LTV
If a multi family property is apprised at $700K and you're able to come to terms with the seller at a purchase price of $525K (75% of appraised value) would a typical commercial lender finance the entire deal if their...
John Williamson
Portland, OR Cost of Repair Estimating
Hey Everyone,I have been actively on the house search for just over 2 months now. We've made 10 offers on flip properties, but have been beat out by higher bidders each time. One good thing: my wife and I are being ve...
John McKee
Why would you buy at a 5-7 cap?
Why would an investor buy your stabilized asset say at a 7% cap if there is no room for upside because you already squeezed the value out of the original deal? Inquiring minds want to know!
Matthew Iulo
How to best deploy 550k cash in the Dallas metro area
Hi Everyone!I have been patient over the last few years after accumulating two great investment properties in the ATX area in 2019 and 2021. Been wanting to see some softening in the market and now want to dive back ...