Mike Barton
Getting started in Canada
Hi there! I’m hoping to make a few connections and get some general advice on getting started in the world of REI in Canada. I’ve had the real estate bug now for well over a decade and feeling I need a change so it’s ...
Justin Coulson
Commission transfer to down payment
Have any agents out there, who’ve purchased their own investment property ever transferred their commission to the down payment to avoid being taxed on the commission income? Also, seller is already paying my closing ...
Matthew Schroeder
Indianapolis (Downtown Rental Inventory Supply Growing Strongly)
An interesting article on Indianapolis real estate, specifically downtown (see link below). Interesting data points include.Downtown occupancy is 94.7 percent. Most apartment complexes are close to full occupancy.Do...
YiBing T.
How much to expect from first flip?
My wife and I are flipping our first single family house, want to know how much do people usually get from their first deal? What's an average return on the first flip?
Robert Zeuli
Condo/townhouse conversion help (Boston)
I am in the works of buying a 2 family, side by side, built in 1985, separated utilities, separate driveways, private parking, private yards, condo conversion complete other than paperwork. Both units are in good cond...
Michael DeWitt
Rookie flipper closing on my first deal
Almost done closing on my first fix and flip. Built in 2017 sf home. Exterior is a 10. Interior is 6. Landscape is a 3. My budget is 30-35k to put in to it. 20k will get it in good shape ( paint, carpet, inter door, c...
Brian Choi
Investment property mortgage rates
I’m currently rate shopping for the new construction that will be closed in 10 months in Florida.
I’m getting 4.5% rate from the preferred lenders. However, I get ~3.5% from other lenders. The problem is other lende...
James Tebelman
San Diego County Investors - do you use wholesalers?
For people investing in San Diego County. Are you finding your deals from wholesalers, the MLS, or sourcing your own off market deals?
Cory Ostach
Newbie looking to buy 2nd Property
Hello BP,
I am new to the forum and just bought my first rental unit for $49,000. I put 20 pct down and during the loan process it was appraised for $60,000. I will be doing some rehab to the property new flooring, p...
Jacqueline Kimball
newbie regarding education
Hi I am new and old to this business. years ago I bought my first 2 unit building. then sold and bought my current home , the process of buying now has change. Now the way to go if you do not have ready cash is to sta...