Andrew C.
First Real Estate Deal in Cambridge MA
Hi BP Communtiy, as promised, I want to discuss how i fell into the real estate industry with my first family "deal"My grandparents have lived in Cambridge, MA (10 min walk to Harvard Sq) for 50+ years in a duplex. An...
Robert M.
?Should I ?refinance my FHA 4% interest loan with PMI to a conventional loan at 4.375% without PMI?
I obtained an FHA loan for 240k at 5% with PMI back in April 2009. In 2013 I received an offer in the mail to refinance my loan to a streamline FHA loan to 3.5% interest rate, the mortgage company didn’t lock me in...
Bryan L.
Private money and/or hard money loans
I've been rehabbing and investing for about 10 years now. In that time I've bought about 35 properties, mostly single family but a few multies (and there were a few years when I didn't buy anything). I still own ...
Swetha Mandava
Have any of you tried for sale by owner?
Either as a seller or buying an FSBO? How was your experience - what was the biggest pain point?With purchase prices so high in San Francisco, i'm wondering why more people don't try the FSBO model.I do see how it cou...
Sam Hanaa
How much effords should I expect from my agent
I noticed the agents I contact to find an investment properies for me doesnt really do anything other than set the filter criteria for auto email that they send it to me for properies with spesific price range , locat...
Corey Schaecher
Experienced Flippers: What Should I Have When Pitching You a Lead
Alright experienced flippers that are kind enough to partner with newbies - how much information do you want from a potential newbie partner when they're pitching a lead on an off-market deal from a motivated sller, i...
Tim Walsh
Buying Property Without a W2 Job
I am wanting to purchase a property for a possible brrrr. I know my first option I am looking at is long term rental. I switched over from a w2 job to being an independent contractor this year, but I do have a house I...
Santosh Bobbili
Listing a tiny home built without city permits on AirBnb
Hi All,I have few long term rental properties. Would like to step in to short term world. Newbie here!!I am looking to buy a potential short term rental property in 3 acres lot (lake facing). This property consists of...
Brianne Leichliter
5 unit - cap rate or cash flow per door?
I ran some pretty solid numbers on a 5 unit that I am preapproved for.My question is should I be focused more on the cap rate for a 5 unit since it is technically commercial, or stay focused on the cash flow per door ...
Thomas Harr
Home Inspector and Investor
Hi BP readers,My name is Tom Harr and I live in Columbus, OH. I wanted to write a quick post about my experience owning a home inspection company and investing in real estate while doing so!Clearing the air:Home inspe...