Joseph Braun
New and Eager to Learn!
Hey everyone!Real Estate has always been something I was interested in pursuing to achieve financial freedom and just never knew how. After my daughter was born I've decided to take it seriously, actually learn what I...
Brandon Gamblin
Thoughts on investing out of state?
Are there any RE investors interested in investing outside the state of where you currently reside? If so, which states? And what is it about it that compels or stops you to invest this way?
Tito Burgos
Getting started in private money lending
I've been investing in real estate for over 20 years, mostly buy and hold condos and a few flips. I've been saving money to buy a multifamily property but it's been two years, a few close calls but I have not been ab...
Christopher Grannen
Mixed Use - First Property, East Irving Park
Hello BP community!I'm in a whirlwind this week, and in some research this evening, i found this site and found a lot of good information and context for my thinking/planning. mostly i am looking for a sounding board...
Allison O.
Priced out of Chicago market, so where do I go?
Hello,I am looking to buy my first rental property. I want to spend as little out of pocket as possible, and I am thinking that means I have to look out of the Chicago market and possibly out of state. Since this is m...
Luke Mccandless
Officially a speculation market!!
This "investment" property just went pending at 643,000 here in Oakland. It's a 2 unit each 1 bed 1 bath. Realistic rent on each unit is max $1800. $43200 gross - taxes of $9452 (actual tax for this house) insurance ...
Aaron Dixon
MTR Arbitrage: Yay or Nay?
Hello All,I've been searching in Northern VA for some time now to find a property as a primary residence to rent out as an MTR during my own travels. If you're from the area you know NoVA isn't the easiest place to tr...
Robert Steele
Scaring my hard money lender
I found a deal that I wanted to run by everyone here. A deal so scary my hard money lender needs to think twice about financing me. This wouldn't be the first time. Last time I scared the hell out of him with a mold p...
Edward Briley
Is it a good time to invest in Commercial Properties?
I am about to sell another flip, and I have been deciding rather or not to buy a commercial property to flip, for the reason that the banks are wanting too much for dilapidated housing that has all turned too competit...
Eric NA
Rental Property Vs. Flip buyer
What's the difference between getting a property under contract with the intent to market to flippers vs landlords?
Obviously if the price is right, both will be interested. Should I stick with my formula (ARV * .7...