Badri Malynur
Problems with real estate funds today
I wanted to get people's experience with real estate funds. As a sponsor/syndicator/real estate entrepreneur have you ever thought of creating a fund? If so why and if not why not?Here are the problems I see with ...
Wendy Lacey
Is it a good to buy a property if sellers add a 1031 contingency?
My fiancé and I are looking to buy our first investment property, a duplex under and FHA loan. We recently through out an offer and the seller accepted with a contingency on a 1031. Our real estate agent has advised t...
Alan B.
Allow washer?/Prevent water abuse.
In my 2 unit rental my lower level tenant wants me to allow her to have a washer & dryer. Originally my stance was no washer due to what I read in The Section 8 Bible. I noticed that in my market a “no washer” pol...
Sasha Bayan
Buying a Beach-Front Condo in Alameda 2023 -- is it a good investment?
Hi there! I am seeking advice for whether to go through with my first home purchase. It's the biggest purchase I'll have ever made, and I want to do everything I can to make the most informed decision possible. Here's...
Manas M.
How to keep insurance low?
Hey BP Folks,We just closed on our second property in Houston and I am currently shopping for a cheaper insurance option. I was told by my broker that most carriers have moved out of Houston area. I am wondering how ...
Kenya Maclin
New member from Missouri
Hello BP,I am a new Real Estate Investor in the St. Louis metro area. I'm interested in wholesaling, fix & flip and rentals. I haven't done any deals yet but I've learned a lot from BP so far. Now I'm ready to get...
Alissa Rodman
Are new construction homes good rental investments for 1st time
Are new construction homes a good investment for rental property for a 1st time home buyer? I have the opportunity to buy a new home with a particular builder in the Austin area. It is USDA eligible and the builder wi...
Matthew Drouin
$198k cleared on sale of long term hold (no money into the deal), what I learned...
I know this check says $176k but I held $25k in escrow, paid $10,800 to the buyers agent, and had a $8k in a holdback that was released after I fixed a furnace at the property.This was a duplex that I bought in 2017 f...
Andreas Mueller
Mortgage rates can approach 5.5% in 2024, even if the Fed doesn't cut rates.
Happy 2024 BP Compatriots! Congrats, you made it 😉.
First post of the new year, where if you haven't read one of mine in the past, I do a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. Plu...
Mike Williams
A million to invest
Hello everyone. My son is 24 years old and has over a million dollars. (He earned this $ as an underground rapper and still earns about $40k a month)
I’d like to help him invest that money in real estate but I have ...