I recently came across a multi family unit with a good asking price in my eyes, everything went pretty smooth even had a time to meet and put house under contract. But the guy wanted a 6,000 deposit on the property...

Hi!  I've got a question regarding doing quick fixes on damages that would otherwise be a humongous expense, and how tenants should actually be charged for these things.  Here is my story:I have a tenant moving out th...

Hello BP Community! I'm new here and to REI. Like a lot of people, I'm looking to better my (and my family's) quality of life and financial situation through REI. I live in San Diego, CA with my wife and 2 beautiful c...

This flip ended up being WAY more than expected but it turned out awesome. The quick flips are nice but I really did enjoy the process of practically building a new house.  I learned SO much from everything about this...

Hi everyone,I'm currently trying to figure out different ways to finance my first deals, and private money seems to be a great option. However, due to the fact that I'm just starting out, I don't exactly have an exten...

Hi.  I am new here.  I am planning to sell my sf home and move to a less expensive area where I can purchase a home and investment properties.  My budget is approximately $800,000 total including cost of repairs. I am...

I plan on moving and keeping my current residence as a rental.
It is time to replace the carpet and I am wondering if I should just put cheap carpet back in it or put in cheap laminate, as I believe laminate would hol...

Hey there, fellow investors and Outer Banks enthusiasts!
I'm thrilled to invite you all to participate in a vibrant and non-formal dialogue on the exciting world of Outer Banks real estate, specifically focusing on t...

Hello everyone!First and foremost I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Peter, I'm 27 years old, and my wife and I reside in Seattle, WA. As far as real estate goes, our short term goal is to own at least 3 rental ...

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I am new to BP and found it during my research on buy&hold RE investing. I live in the Bay Area (CA) but own properties in South Dakota (grew up there). I am currently trying to learn a LOT more about...