Alex Huang
First Deal: Rent or Flip?
Would love to get some feedback on the following deal. I think I know which direction I would like to go, but I would be curious to hear what people would do in my shoes. The options would be to to rent the property o...
Jerome Foster
Egress Windows for BASEMENTS in ILLINOIS
I am looking for opinion on VALUE ADD for egress window in basement. I have heard that this can INCREASE value of your home substantially, and also INCREASE RENT potential for buy-hold properties. Also, if anyone ...
Tony Lin
How is depreciation calculated as a passive investor?
I've read a lot about how depreciation helps when you own a small apartment complex. How does depreciation work when you are a passive investor in a syndication? Do passive investor get the benefit of yearly depreciat...
Michael Pazirandeh
Negotiation Strategies in Real Estate
Hello all! I'm currently reading one of the suggested business books in the podcast titled "Trump Style Negotiation" by George H. Ross. The author says you need to understand the other side and its needs. Here's an ex...
Eric K.
Single Buy & Hold in San Diego or Multiple Properties Elsewhere?
Hi BP Family, I've been reading through the forums for over 4 months before posting for the first time. I am originally from Chicago, and have been living in sunny San Diego since 2007. The wife and I have been fortun...
Dave Thao
Houlton Maine Investor - Advice needed
Hello Forum! My name is Dave and I have been listening to BiggerPockets for the past several months and I am hooked. I am excited about REI regarding rentals and would like to make my first purchase in Houlton Maine ...
Shawn M.
Flipping a house near a Cemetery
How do potential buyers rate a house near a cemetery? This house I am looking at backs-up on a small cemetary. Otherwise the neighborhood is great and the house is close to shopping.
Has anyone tried to sell a house...
Kyle A.
Any Creative Finance Wiz Kids in Here?
I'm looking at a deal thats current gross income is <110k with poor management, kind of run down, but in a good area. They have an asking price of 2.1m that's based off a gross income of 432k. After speaking with l...
Wilson Manigat
Is BRRRR really and equitable strategy in todays market?
Hello BP Buddies,I know the common answer to the question would be, "well, it depends...", but I am truly curious. No need for snarky remarks, just trying to create a think tank here. As an investor, if you purchase a...
Maddy Lakshmanan
Wholesale and hard money
i’m considering this strategy to increase my real estate portfolio 1. - Looking to buy properties from wholesale sellers 2: - Use hard money to buy SFR/townhome and I’m looking to put 15%. The hard money lender is off...