John Knisely
Oil to Gas Utility Conversion
I'm looking at a multi-unit deal in Delaware County right now where the current owner pays all utilities except in-unit electricity. According to numbers I've received from the listing agent, the annual heating/oil ex...
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...
Hares Najand
How to Split Water Bill for Duplex with Single Meter
Currently, there's only one water meter for the entire duplex, and historically, I've been responsible for paying the water bills every month.
However, I believe it's time to transition to a system where the water bi...
Joe Podwats
Finally Investing Abroad
Hi everyone!I wrote a post a couple years ago asking if I should buy Investments in the US or in Germany. Since then, my wife and I had been communicating (AKA negotiating) with an owner casually about selling their a...
JT Goodwin
2020 California ADU and JADU Laws
Hello BP Family,I am in escrow for a SFR that has a permitted 432 sq ft ADU on it already. The property does need a good amount of work, but 90% of that work is outside cleanup, dump runs, and new fencing to make it l...
Brandon Rodriguez
Would you over pay for a great cash flow prop ?
Hey BP!
I don’t how how rare this situation is but I need some input.
Looking to purchase a 4 unit and the units rent very well. $1100-1200/month.
Problem is that the appraisal came in way less than offer and sell...
Victoria Pham
Best Business Entity for Real Estate Transactions
Hello BP!I am a newer investor and am hoping to protect my assets. What would be the best type of business entity (or company) to start if I'm planning to have long-term rentals, fix and flips and other real estate tr...
Savannah Leigh
ballpark per sq ft for reno from studs to multi unit
just curious, knowing everything is regional and depends on choices ...our apartments are formica and laminate not granite and tile...but what do people use as a per sq ft price or per room price to thumbnail renovati...
Lauren Reid
First buy, 8acres of commercial land with 3 units.
Hello! I’m looking at almost 9acres of commercial/industrial (no additional residential allowed to be built) w/ 2 residential units on the land currently. 1 is an old Stone house renovated into a top and bottom duplex...
Paul Wolfson
Los Angeles AirBnB restrictions
Hello. In 2019 Los Angeles city council placed new restrictions for AirBnB."Only the host’s primary residence can be rented out, defined as the place where a host lives for at least six months per year."1. With these ...