Jacob Murry
Market Around MWC/TAFB
Hello Everyone, I'm brand new to BP and new to real estate investing in general. I have a bit of a background in finance, but I'm still in the process of spending some time educating myself on the foundations of havin...
Zach Jacob
Invest in Real Estate or Pay Off Current Mortgage??
Hello Everyone!
I'm relatively new to real estate investing, currently renovating my residence in the Cincinnati (Oakley) area. I had my plan and strategy all worked out - complete a few value add projects on my home...
Richard Roberts
Do lenders get greater incentives for certain types of loans?
I spoke with a Quicken Loan lender just to get a quick estimate of what kind of price range I was looking at for my first REI (also first home purchase). The lender stated that the best route for me was an FHA loan. W...
Adolfo Lopez
Newbie in L.A. with a clean slate
Hello BP members, I am in my 20s still living at home in Los Angeles and wanting to start in real estate. I have excellent credit, cars paid off, 180k in savings, Zero debt, and do not want to depend on a 9-5job. My q...
Cindy Gonzalez
Down Payment for House Hacking
Newbie question - I want to get in the market as soon as possible (obviously) and trying to figure when I'd be ready to invest in my first property. I am currently saving for my first multi-family rental property and ...
Reed Meyer
Getting started in Medium to Large Multi-Family
How can I get started in medium multi-family without a track record? I am thinking the 16-20 unit range. Obviously need about ~75% loan from the bank and would need significant money from a partner for the down paymen...
Pesi S.
Beginner: Advice Needed on Flip VS Rent and Hold
Hello,I am a beginner and would appreciate guidance from experienced advisors on what is a good strategy for real estate. Flipping VS rent and hold for say 4-5 years. Is flipping comparable to day trading in stocks ...
Paul Winka
To-do list for electrician to update 1966 house 60-amp panel!
In a rental rehab I am doing, I just want a vector check with what I intend to do so I don’t have to have the electrician out more than once. I need criticisms and suggestions because this is my first go at it. Also, ...
Gregory Schwartz
Very different siding estimates
BP, I am conducting due diligence on a 4-plex that I will house hack and hope to BRRRR. Prior to my offer, I had roughly budgeted 10k for siding an all other exterior rehabs (facia, trim, paint). I just got 2 estimate...
Karen Wirkala
Newbie question: Keep or sell house in Seattle?
Hey folks,Total newbie here. I am an accidental landlord wishing to be an intentional one. I own a SFH in an upper middle-class area of NE Seattle. It used to be my family’s primary home but after having kids we mo...