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Long time lurker here who doesn't post often. I live in the Bay Area with a lot of equity tied up in our home. As many already know, Bay Area prices are crazy high.
I am wondering if it is unwise to fund a RE invest...
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I currently live in Japan, but am a US citizen and am planning to move back to the United States (Colorado Springs area) after 18+ years living abroad (I also have a thread about buying rental properties as an investm...
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What is the best/most effective way to invest in real estate if you are a person with access to capital, but no desire/skills to become a landlord yourself? If you had 100k - 200k to invest in real estate, and wanted...
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PLEASE educate yourself before you bid....
So, my home parish moved to online tax sale auction last year because of covid, and kept it that way this year (likely will stay that way from here on out). So no more in p...
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Hi all
I was wondering how to find the ARV of a multifamily that needs repositioning!
I want to make offers between 50% - 70% of ARV but I have no idea what the ARV will be. I understand cap rates, GRM and all that...
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I'm a new investor seeking my first SFH. I have enough cash to cover a 20% down payment and repairs but would like to use as little of my own money as possible. I plan to buy in the next 90 -120 days, then cash out re...
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Hi BP,I'm taking massive action even though it is making me feel very uncomfortable. Can you help ease me by giving some cold calling advice? I've dropped off 40 postcards since Wednesday and havent gotten any calls y...
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Hello all. I am a newbie in REI and planning on using Direct mail for marketing. For direct mail marketing, what size postcard is appropriate? Should I use 3.5 X 5 or 4.25 X 6? Thanks in advance.
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Hello BP Community!
I'm Bill from San Diego. I've made a goal to purchase my first real estate investment this year. I'm still learning about different strategies, markets, etc. from podcasts, books, and the learni...
Hi all ,
I’d like some advice on my BRRRR strategy
Currently the properties that I’m BRRRR’ing , at the refinance stage give me back all of my investment and sometimes more than my investment.
However many of th...