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Happy New Year!So I am starting a new job and looking to buy my first property. It is within the government sector and I will be starting at around 42k a year in NJ. Slow increases until I reach around 120k after abou...
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Hello everyone,My name is Derick White and I’ve been interested in Real Estate Investing (REI) since 2007 when I read the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Richard Kiyosaki. I was "lucky" and purchased my first house, as a ...
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Anyone ever replace knob and tube wiring in a rehab? If so, general ballpark of what it costs to replace? I’m in Iowa office that helps with market cost. Thanks!
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Just seeing if some of the experienced BP members who manage SFR rentals could walk me through their process of advertising, showing, screening, and selecting rental applicants.
I'm just finishing the rehab on my ne...
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I have been looking ino this market, and would love to get feedback from anyone who owns a 1 or 2 bedroom condo in Banner Elk, especially at Sugartop or Ski Sugar Country Club. What kind of occupancy rates are you se...
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Hey guys recently picked up a single family house that had a 700sq foot in-law appt. I have finally got everything approved to be a legal ADU with separate addresses. And Separate utility’s. Now my first thought was t...
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I have a property in Oklahoma that I have had listed with a realtor since July of last year. We don’t seem to be making any progress and I would like to switch to a different realtor. Unfortunately, the agreement that...
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I joined a mindset coaching community (Jason Drees Coaching) last January as I had set goals for 2022 to get a coach, attend an event, and take a course to help with personal development.After just a few short session...
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Is it good idea to pay off the rental properties with the money you keep for future deals? And then take heloc when you actually find a good deal. Then refinance the paid off property to pay off heloc loan.I was wonde...
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Hello all - been a member here for a while, making my first post. Looking forward to connecting with fellow investors here on BP!Have been researching and looking for our first STR property, was previously focused on...