Kevin H.
Is the "2% rule" a valid way to identify properties in expensive markets?
As a new guy around here, I just read the "Ultimate Beginners Guide" to real estate investment. One thing I found during my reading was the 2% rule of thumb for evaluating properties. This rule suggests that monthly...
Nick Lemieux
Owner vs. Prop Manager
Hey Everyone!So I am on track to close on my first property on November 30th. It will be a house hack 3BR 1.5 Bath, where I plan to live in one room while renting out the other 2. Being in Boston, I think I will be ab...
Lewis Christman
out of state / non local investments - curious
It seems to me that many people are comfortable with long distance investing. What made you make the leap to long distance? What was your first area you invested in and why (the why is what I want to know)? How did ...
Hayden Wright
What did you do to avoide analysis paralysis?
This question has three parts:1. How long did it take you to acquire your first property after beginning your education phase? 2. What gave you the confidence to pull the trigger?3. How would you recommend newbies sho...
Anand S.
How many of you are building your own websites
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/06/airbnb-hosts-are-building-their-own-direct-booking-websites-in-revolt.htmlWe're working on one but don't expect it to outperform ABB or HA. We're doing it more for local bookings and as...
Andrew Spikes
[Storage Unit Facility] Good Deal for a Letter of Intent (LOI)?
Hi, I am in the process of starting my first deal for a storage unit facility. I have been researching and analyzing deals for about 2 years now, and I am ready to move forward. I would like to get some insight on wha...
Karen Margrave
REMODELED MANUFACTURED HOME
As many of you know, we were building new spec construction in the coastal areas of Orange County for the past 4-5 years, and had the opportunity to build some beautiful homes. My husband unexpectedly passed away a ye...
Steven Baca
Owner Financing (Expert Advise Needed)
Hi BP Brothers & Sisters!I have a 2bd/2ba townhouse that my tenant moves out 8/15/23. I've been leasing for 5 years and thinking it time to sell. A townhome 2 houses down sold for $160k and I was shocked so I'm ...
Kenneth LaVoie
I'm new, I'm ready
good day
This message is sort of a hybrid "introduce / newbie" question so I hope I've put it in the correct place. I'm 43, I've been dreaming about investing in real estate for years, but with a recent in...
Brandon Bellino
Newbie in need of advice for first possible deal
So I'm in need of some advice from the community. I am 21 years old, currently going to college for my business degree and plan to obtain my real estate license at the end of summer. I have been obsessed with real est...