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Hey BP team--Looking at Western NC (NC/Georgia border + around Murphy, Southern Smokies Bryson City/Cherokee/Sylva/Franklin/Highlands--yes, keeping it broad for now) for a 2nd home/STR within the next 6-9 months or so...
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Hi all,I know a lot of people have used IKEA kitchen for flips and rentals over the last couple of years. For those that have, how are they holding up 1-2 years later? Especially if they are in a rental, I'd love to...
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Hi Folks!I've been listening to the BP Podcasts for a few weeks now and just signed on BP today. So far everything I have been learning has been nothing short of FANTASTIC. I have a specific question I am hoping to ga...
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My wife and I just recently finalized our first project - a duplex rehab that we found through foreclosure - and we now have two doors rented out and cash-flowing! It's a great thing, especially long-term, but in the...
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Hi BP Community! I’m currently in the research phase and have no real estate investment experience. My only real estate transaction thus far is my primary residence. I live in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, and my prof...
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Hi BP community,For the past 6 months I've been on the website learning a ton and asking several questions on the forums. You all were, and continue to be, very kind in answering my questions and helping me at the beg...
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Hello BP community!My name is Benjamin Shearer and I am a new investor from Josh Dorkin's favorite area (DETROIT!). I have been continuously stalking the BP blog posts, site and podcasts over the past 4 months and fig...
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Hi BP Investors, I have a saving money (around 30k) and i am looking for SF Resident to buy, live and hold. Around Zip Code 77070, less than $150k would be great. This is the first time and i have no experience about ...
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Is there a secret? I know it a bit of fear holding me back and I know the father and mother in law a very risk averse. I am excellent at coaching others but I just can't seem to get over this hump. They have a beau...
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Hey yall -
I'm selling a home in Nashville. I'll be doing a 1031 exchange. I love the idea of having a cabin in the mountains, but the price tag is starting $650k for a 2-3 bedroom cabin.
The other option is puttin...