John E.
How do I make RE investing a business and not a hobby?
Hello BPers...
My name is John Elmenhe, I'm 15 years old and I'm going to begin investing in real estate the day I hit 18 years old by trying to wholesale properties. I'm going to begin working soon and I'm NOT goin...
Justin B.
What's the worst advice you've ever received?
So in taking a break from the seriousness of real estate, what's the worst advice you've ever received (or seen if it wasn't directly to you) and where did you get it? No need to name names unless you are referrin...
Manco Snead
Hold or Sell Multifamily with High Appreciation?
Greetings good people,
I'm looking for some feedback on the decision to sell or a hold a duplex I've had for 6 years. In short, it cash flows very well ($1000/month, partly because I put 40% down), is in a desirable ...
Sean Rooks
My 1st BRRRR a base hit!
Just finished my first deal, a BRRRR triplex in Norfolk, VABUY: 2400 sqft triplex:1) 1bd/1ba 550sqft @ $550/mo2) 1bd/1ba 625 sqft @ $600/mo3) 2bd/1ba 1250sqft @ $800/moPurchase Price: 136kRehab Budget: 60kExpected ARV...
Louie Pullen
Friend netted $3m , looking to deploy newfound wealth into RE
Hi, A very close friend of mine has just sold his business and will net $3,000,000He is very eager to put his new found wealth into real estate. Having read books and listened to podcasts he feels multi-family is whe...
Tarl Yarber
$135K Fix and Flip Profit In Seattle WA! Success or Not?
Hey BP! I have not posted in BP for many months, and I miss it. I really enjoy posting topics that break down our failures and troubles so that others can learn from them.Based on the title of this post...$135k Fix ...
Nathan Gesner
New California Laws: Good or Bad?
There are some improvements here, like reusable applications and protections for domestic violence victims. One of my greatest concerns is population density. By adding these ADUs in already-dense neighborhoods, I wou...
Jason V.
Ready for Self-Help Eviction, but I accepted a rifle as deposit!!
Definitely many legal issues at play here, but I'll give my side of the story before starting this process to see what you guys think (besides the fact that I'm incredibly stupid & naive for breaking numerous rule...
Darrin Carey
Borrowing Downpayment, closing costs, and earnest money
As a private lender, I'm suddenly getting a lot of requests for three things that concern me.
1. Lending the Downpayment (behind another hard money lender)2. Lending all the borrowers closing costs3. Lending funds fo...
Morgan Klein
How many properties do you have in your LLC?
Hey BP - My wife and I started investing in real estate a little over two years ago. We currently have 4 SFRs in our portfolio. We both have good careers in sales (not real estate), with a combined 27 years of earnin...