Danielle Scott
Finding the right property in the right area in Houston
First of all, I want to thank all the locals who've helped and reached out to me. I've been posting a lot lately trying to figure out how to buy my first property and not get burned. The plan is to buy and hold while ...
William Duncan
401k vs. RE Investment: Which one is best for you?
I have been noticing interest rates continuing to drop and have seen them hit 2.5-2.75% recently. As a 26 year old, I have been aggressively putting money into my 401k for retirement and paying off student loan debt. ...
Ben Lod
Opportunity Zone Questions
Hi Everyone, It turns out the house I own is in an economic opportunity zone. It was purchased in 2004. What are the tax implications? Thank you!
Jon Mccarthy
Ground Floor
Has anyone ever heard of the website groundfloor? I am very interested in this site. It almost sounds to good to be true type of thing. Please if anyone has any info on it please let me know.
Jason Krawitz
First timer - Ad rough draft
Extrememly excited to be listing my first property for rent. This is my personal residence, recently paid off, and is being turned into my first investment/rental property. I just joined BP 2 days ago and appreciate t...
Nicholas Varner
Landmark Victory for Privacy, Home Owners, and the Constitution
Landlords scored a victory last month in the State of Ohio. The decision Baker v. City of Portsmouth a landmark victory for property ownership rights and the fourth amendment. Municipalities all over this country are ...
Dilip Jeyram
Buy and flip valuation
Hi,I'm looking at my first buy and flip dealI have a experienced GC local to the area.and a experienced local realtor.Property purchase cost = 139000Rehab = 160000Arv = 422000Sqft going rate is 223 sqft.Existing home...
James Carlson
Airbnb investment in Colorado Springs: Now or never?
Hey any Colorado Springs BPers! (And those simply interested in Denver's little sister.) A new proposed Airbnb ordinance in the Springs has me wondering whether it's now or never to buy an STR investment in some of th...
Chris Mackey
Taking on partner(s) and limiting our liabilites
Hi BP members,I will be taking on a partner in an upcoming deal and am looking for advice on how to structure the partnership where we are protected from each other.Our concerns are that we both have things we are inv...
Kathryn Bowden
Appraisal Procedure on Acreage
We are selling our home on five acres (4.97), and will be entering into a contract shortly (if all goes as planned). My question is when the appraisal is done, is there a standard of the comps they pull on the range ...