Ellie Perlman
Tips on Becoming a Full-Time Investor
Ok, so first of all...
The Two Types of Full-Time Real Estate Investors
Generally speaking, there are two types of full-time real estate investors: the passive investor and the active investor. A passive investor ...
Carlos Appezatto
Greetings and begginer question
Hello BPs. I'm really new to BP and real estate investment. I just bought my first rental property after doing a lot of reading and research. While I'm still not 100% sure we have made the right move in terms of numbe...
Eduardo Zepeda
Buying a duplex in North Richmond CA. Thoughts?
Hi everyone,I'm hoping someone with direct experience or knowledge of this area might be able to shed some light. I'm in contract to purchase a duplex in North Richmond, which is an unincorporated part of Contra Costa...
Mike Henson
Rental Property Investment analysis
I am just beginning my research into investing in rental properties as a way to augment retirement income and have a few (hopefully) simple questions as follows:1. Generally, when stating a "per door" income, what ar...
Kanku Livae
Real Estate's best kept secret
As Donald Trump always say "the money is in the deal!" If you could scope up deals that are 50-80% of market value and selling them 25-30% below market value, then you are having a slam dunk Investing in Real Estate....
Lauren C.
Honest Gatlinburg STR expectations
Like many of you, I've made the decision to purchase a cabin for STR in Gatlinburg, approx. 500K in value. (I can actually afford two, if it works out, and possibly a third if I use a HELOC on my primary residence.) I...
Amit P.
Safeguard Capital Partners feedback?
I've spoke to at least one BP member about 'Safeguard Capital Partners' and I am curious if there are any other folks that have brought notes with them and how their experience has been (both good and bad)? The note...
Lee Common
Some of things I thought while reading all the off topic posts in the off topic post + more non-sense
America doesn't come from politicians. It comes from people inventing things and creating. The telephone, the telegraph, the computer, electricity, automobiles none came from government. Our world is going to get be...
Kavan Kucko
Legal 2 with an illegal basement apartment - Chicago
I am looking at a property that is a legal 2-unit apartment with an illegal basement in Chicago. I ran the numbers and it looks like a good deal, even without including the income from the basement (~$500/mo positive ...
Alex Gordon
Can I put a dishwasher in here?
I bought this duplex 5/17 and put in new appliances, floor and paint. I am considering putting in a dishwasher to increase the appeal of the units accompanied with a higher rent price. My first thought is to just add...