Mike Castellow
Seeking new opportunities
I am still in the process of evaluating locations to move to further my real estate investing career. I have tentatively narrowed down locations and am currently leaning towards the Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas a...
Diana Frasier
Do I have a case? Sewage back up in newly purchased home
Hi BP Friends, I bought my first rental in San Antonio, TX on 12/31/20. Tenant moved in to start 2 year lease on 3/28/19. Within one week, the plumbing fixtures (toilets, shower, jacuzzi bath, combo shower/tub) backed...
MIke Brady
Overwhelmed First-Time Landlord Seeking Advice
Hi everyone,
I converted my former primary residence into a rental property. Financially, it's been a sound decision, but mentally, it's taking a toll on me. I constantly feel like I'm 'on call'. Even though my tenan...
Aaron Hunt
First Purchase - Closing Costs
Hey Guys,
Really appreciate any responses and guidance here.
This is my first investment purchase, property is in Livermore California, and we are in closing. As I type this, I am reviewing the disclosures from...
Nick Shuber
Seller's Unique Request - 5% within 24 hours
So this is my first post in the forum's as a member of the BP community. I'm a first time investor looking to purchase a vacation rental in Cape Coral FL. My wife and I have run into a situation that is a bit out o...
Jason Baldwin
Moving on from a Single Family home
I wanted to play a quick game with everyone. Leveraging your expertise, I'd like to understand how you approach the situation I'm about to describe.Long Term Goal: Build RE portfolios using a buy-and-hold strategy by ...
Shon Butani
Areas near Manhattan where the 2% rule can actually work?
Hi how's it going. I just read Brandon Turners "The Book On Rental Property Investing" and he mentions the 2% rule for rent to purchase price. That's not even close to possible in Manhattan...An $800,000 apartment wil...
Chris Eaker
Chipping away at that iceberg / Eating the elephant
I've come to realize that what you learn about a certain type of investing from a book is about 10% of what you really need to know to do it well and do it right. Call it the very tip top of the iceberg. But when you ...
Dwayne George
Buyer's Remorse
AHHH!!! I just bought my first rental property, and am freaking out a little bit! We bought the property (in great condition!) for $47,999. It's an awesome property 3 bed 2 bath, 1,300 sqft, tax value is $110,000, th...
Moises R Cosme
Generating Leads: Financial Freedom Through REI
Generating Leads:
First, things first: (1) there are opportunities available on the market, (2) you do not need to become best friends with a real estate agent BUT you do need to have your stuff together; before you ...