J Scott
Easement Question(s)
I'm working on purchasing a piece of land (with an old house) that I would use for some new construction. When looking at a land map of the property (and also looking at an old survey the owner had), it appears th...
Matt Inouye
Transitioning from SFRs to Small Multi's
Hi BP Community,I am starting to look into multi-families as the next phase of my REI journey. (just some back history - I have a few SFRs and a duplex as buy and holds but am becoming interested in slightly bigger d...
Jewel B.
Order of Operations
One thing I'm currently struggling with is the order of operations.
1. Browse the market (MLS, Craigslist, Facebook marketplace) for potential properties, keep an eye and ear out for off-market (network)2. Pull aside...
Carrie Smukal
Offering housing to Veterans
I am purchasing a home in Wisconsin and offering it for rent. I have had a veteran ask me if I would be interested in offering this home as a Veterans home? It sounds interesting to me and would like to entertain this...
E. Jacobs
The Walk Through
I'm curious if anyone would mind sharing a step-by-step of what you do when you go to meet a potential seller for the first time. How do you dress? What is the first thing you discuss when you walk in? What parts of t...
Daniel Bradshaw
How can I get capital to start buying real estate?
Hey guys, I am a senior in college and would like to start buying properties for renting and to get my foot in the door as a local real estate investor in my area. I have read many real estate books, visited my local ...
Chad U.
Code Violation Liens in Florida
Hi BP,Here is my dilemma, I won an Auction.com property which states they will be providing a SWD and insurable title, yet the addendum supplied by the bank in the purchase agreement states: "BUYER UNDERSTANDS AND ACK...
Richie Thomas
Failure to pull permits- anyone been burned before?
There's a chance that I'll be closing on my first investment property within the next month! However I walked the property this morning, and I discovered that the conversion of the open-air carport area into an enclo...
Stoney Fred
Thoughts on Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex
I am a member of Lifestyles Unlimited and they don't recommend these for purchase. Can anyone explain to me better why they aren't a great deal to get started? Financing is great if you can live in one and seems it...
Ron Robin
Whats the WORST real estate deal you ever made?
As a new investor I would love to hear about the Bad and the ugly deals...