Serj Kalfayan
Always Invest Outside of Los Angeles as a Newbie?
It seems that most of the time when I'm reading about new investors in Los Angeles, they are doing deals outside of the area. I understand it's very expensive to do deals in LA, but are there any other reasons aside f...
Matt Morgan
Parents battling foreclosure for years
My parents built a home in 1999. It's appraised at 430k. They have been battling foreclosure for well over 5 years. Just barely scrapping by to keep the loan current the best they possibly can.They owe $141k on the fi...
Lucas Mills
My thoughts (and confusion) on capital expenditures
I've posted about this before but I don't feel that a reasonable and sufficient conclusion was ever reached, at least not on my part.I have not yet done any deals. I currently work 8-5, have about 30k in the bank, and...
Nicholas Richard Ray
Investing Across The River
Hey BP,I've been thinking recently on a topic that surprised me when I realized I had kind of thought this way my whole life and that is - going across the river to Illinois.To be more specific, I grew up in O'Fallon....
Scott Long
Newbie strategy question & Account for Alexandria VA Rochester NY
Hi BPers,I am a Newbie and this is only my 2nd post. My first one led me to my realtor who then led me a real estate attorney and gave me some great feedback. However, I still have not found an accountant to answer so...
Brian Ellis
Had to pull out of a deal
I had a house under contract that I just pulled out of. I was going to use a 203k loan.I want to share my story, because what ive learned in two weeks is pretty remarkable. I could have never learned all this stuff un...
Jason Mahon
Getting Started in Cleveland
I am brand new to Real Estate and looking to get started in the Cleveland Area. I was born and raised here and feel much more comfortable getting started locally. I have been trying to consume as many podcasts/article...
Caleb Brown
Which design is best?
Hello everyone...I need some help deciding the best design for a house I am rehabbing and selling after 2 years. The main living area is a small open kitchen/living room. The design needs to be cost conscious but stil...
William Hammond
Junior in College - Feasible to buy a property this summer?
I am currently a Junior in college and looking to purchase my first property as soon as possible but also considering the value of waiting until I am settled into my first job out of college. I go to college in New Yo...
Aaron Akins
STR Crystal Clear Criteria - Smoky Mountains
As first time STR investors, my wife and I are trying hard to nail down our CCCs before reaching out to a real estate agent in our preferred market. I'm willing to be flexible if needed, but I'd like to be as clear as...