Marissa Myers
Calif’s new granny unit law & ADU flips: is CA the next Portland?
I am happy that California has passed a new law that eases restrictions on secondary units, effective January 1. When Portland did something similar, it sparked an ADU boom. Permitted ADU projects skyrocketed, and a c...
David Haley
First buy and hold investment
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $212,000
Cash invested: $45,000
1950's construction. Originally a 3/1, had been renovated the last few years by con...
Steven J Galloway
Single family flip in Hallstead PA
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Hallstead.
Purchase price: $42,500
Cash invested: $60,000
Sale price: $127,000
1st house, purchased and flipped inside my Rot...
Jonathan Liu
Newbie Diving Head First into Real Estate in Orange County, CA
Hello BP Community!I am a long time lurker of the BP forums, and huge fan of the podcasts and blogs. So far, I have only dabbled in real estate over the years. I have owned a few rental properties (mostly primary resi...
Trey Goodwin
First Property with small bank financing - 5 yr note 15 yr amort
BP! Newbie needing advice on loan terms from a local bank. Is this a good loan and what questions should I be asking? Here are the details I have now: Purchase price $100,000 15% down $15,000Improvements $15,00020% do...
David Semer
Looking for a reccomendation of an Architect Gastonia, NC
Good afternoon BP community. I am looking for an Architect in Gastonia, NC. We are looking for somebody specific with making converting an apartment in a multifamily complex from a storage unit to a rentable unit. ...
Kevin Rea
Afraid to make the leap ... I need insurance and exit strategies
I am considering a business idea that includes buying real estate around my area and converting them to rent-able offices and/or data centers for leasing out computing power. My biggest worry is that I plan on buying...
Basu G.
5 Unit Redo - Need suggestions and things to consider
Hello -We have contract on a 5 unit property which was advertised as 5 X 2BR/1BA. The 2nd BR is technically not a BR - as it doesn't have a closet. This one needs a complete demolition (other than the brick box) and r...
Brian Chase
Tax Deduction for Property Survey?
I'm in the process of finding a good accountant in my area, but I was hoping the community could help me with a question while I search. I bought a property as my primary residence. I'm exploring building a guest hous...
Alex Cooper
Single Family in Boston or Triplex in Worcester?
I'm currently considering two locations for a rental property investment. I am familiar with both the Worcester and Boston areas, but each comes with their own pros and cons. For around the same price, I could purchas...