Patrick Forelli
Investment property without it affecting DTI
Hello BP community.I currently make 125 k a year and I own 1 property that is performing well as an STR.I dont have the upfront cash to purchase another for a down payment but my parents are interested in financing my...
Jimmy S.
fastening railing into plaster wall
What is the best way to fasten railing into plaster walls? I had them anchored in wall and they were pretty solid but I did not hit a stud. If you really pull on them they moved alittle and wiggled a small amount. (Z...
Gregory J.
Lot in subdivision "unbuildable"?
I noticed a vacant lot in my subdivision and found out it is owned by the HOA. I asked one of the neighborhood trustees about it and he explained there was originally a house on it but the ground settled and the house...
Courtney Duong
should we allow a blood drive in parking of our shopping center?
So one of our current tenant in a retail commercial is asking for permission to bring in the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and their mobile coach for a blood drive in our parking lot. He already asked the rest of ...
Justin O'Malley
401k -> self directed IRA -> Rental Properties
Hey folks! I was wondering if anyone has a little more info on how you can effectively use 401k funds to purchase my first property. On the podcast they discussed a self directed IRA and it definitely peaked my intere...
Ben Brier
New Member Intro! Philly
Hello everyone!My name is Ben. I live just outside of Philadelphia, PA and am beginning my real estate journey. I am a system engineer for an engineering consultant by day and have served in the Army for the last twel...
Alex Smith
Knob and Tube Wiring
My wife and I are in the process of purchasing our first investment property and it was recently discovered that 90% of the wiring is knob and tube. Rewiring the house (2,300 sf) will significantly cut into our renova...
Mike Schorah
Why don't I ever hear about people losing money doing BRRRRs?
I always hear about people losing money flipping houses. Why don't I ever hear about people losing money doing BRRRRs?For instance, I've heard of people losing $5k-$70k on a flip sometimes, but I never hear of someone...
Jordan M.
Hello from Florence South Carolina
Hello!I am fairly new to the Florence area (9 months now). Just bought my first home for my wife and I in December and am now looking to expand my cash flow. I am an avid investor but have been disappointed with mutua...
Alexandra Winkler
Waterproofing Basement on SFR Rental
Hi BP Fam! My significant other and I would like to rent out a house in Rochester, NY since we have a low interest rate. Our mortgage, PMI, taxes, and insurance is just under $1,300. It's a 4 bedroom 1.5 bath 1,538 sq...