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I live in CA and I'm looking to start purchasing properties out of state. I'm curious how you all decided which market(s) to invest in? Did you live in that location previously, do you have family there so you have vi...
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Currently, I am shooting to get an STR in OBX, Smokies, or St. Augustine for a self-managed. The goal is to get the highest COC return on a 450-575k budget that I am able to self-manage. I have found myself in analysi...
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I’m on the verge of closing my first rental property (90k) in Ohio. It needs some exterior repair and parts of the roof as well.Assuming it gets appraised minimum 100k after repairs.. will I be able to take out a cash...
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I have been reading about construction costs for rehab on MF units. How do you find good quality, but low cost per unit construction? Do you use the large national apartment remodeling companies or local people? ...
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Hello All!I'm a new to BP real estate investor in Baltimore with 7 rentals and am looking to grow my portfolio. I've come across a 2 unit property that I'm interested in that I'd like to get some feedback on. I've j...
Scenario:Sell a rental I've held for many years in an LLC. Net $250K1031 the $250K into my former primary residence which has been a rental for the past year, but lived in 2 of the past 5 as my primary res. I hold t...
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Hello BP Community! My name is Glenn Metz and I am a new Real Estate Investor in the Sacramento region. I have lived in the area for a few years now, but have just recently become obsessed by the various investment op...
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Hi guys, just wanted to have a discussion about leverage. With my business just starting up no more than 5 months ago, and acquiring three properties; two flips, one duplex - located in 3 different states, I am lookin...
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Colleagues and friends,The original GOP reform thread started by @Brandon Hall is well over 200 posts by now. This is one of the follow-up threads specifically for discussion of depreciation and Section 179 changes in...
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Hello,
Im closing on a property today that I intend to flip for a profit. I bought the house via forclosure for $115k, will put about $20k into it and will list it for $225k. Im curious what is the best way to approa...