Jacob Irving
Beginning Real Estate in California
I am currently looking into get into the real estate market in California. I currently live in San Jose, CA with plans of moving to Southern California (Long Beach, CA) by the end of the year. Come the end of 2019 I a...
Tim Key
Flipping-any perks to being your own real estate agent?
So my wife and I are getting educated on our options to do a flat out flip, a live in flip, or possibly a cash flow live in. I was thinking most agents make 3%+ on closing or showing the house. What are the perks of b...
Deborah Hill
What is formula for coming up with percentage of ARV
What is the formula for percentage rate of ARV. I've heard the standard is 70%. But then I hear that rate may have to be adjusted. And please give example. Thanks
Andy Pillinger
REHABBING A 1920'S BRICK HOUSE ON RAINIER AVE ADVISE
Hi all,I am partnering on a JV for rehabbing a 1920's 3400 sq ft brick house on rainier ave s. The house is in poor shape and needs a complete remodel. The roof and upstairs windows are new. However all the wiring and...
Nick Rutkowski
Started Two More Businesses During The Pandemic. It's paying off.
Hey Y'all
Here's some encouragement for those who are on the fence, down and out, or just getting started. The pandemic has plagued a lot of us financially. We all have friends and family members who suffered signifi...
James Carlson
Hot tubs boost your STR revenues by 34% ... and other AirDNA findings
Welp ... AirDNA finally did it. They have provided us with actual data quantifying how much a certain amenity adds to your short-term rental revenues.I tell all my STR investors/second-home buyers in Colorado to get a...
Judy Lipinski
New Member Investor from Pittsburgh, PA
Hi all,My husband Adam and I are moving forward with real estate investing. he is a stay at home dad, just recovered from back surgery, ready to do more remodeling. I author and teach technology training courses on ho...
Bryan Hancock
Why Does Kissing The Note Add Value?
Okay note pros...I have seen some discussion over the last several months about people kissing (guaranteeing) the notes adding value. It seems like you buy notes with sufficient ITV to protect your investment.
So ...
Kyle Bigger
How do you protect your business?
Hey BP!I am in the process of reevaluating the legal/tax side of things for my business and I wanted your input! Feel free to bring up any and all concerns you deal within your business and any ideas or suggestions yo...
Jeremiah O'Neill
Depreciation building value
Last year I converted my primary residence into a rental property. We purchased the home for $295k in 2006 and it lost value over the next few years, now at around $250k. Per the IRS, I need to use the $250k for de...