Ron Casas
First flip in California
Hey everyone, I got a question. I spoke to a private lender/investor on funding my first rehab. Lender said to come back with a proposal. How do I approach this? Or how is this is created? What is the basis/guidelines...
Talha K.
Cost Plus contract for home addition and remodel in Pasadena CA
hi BP community,We are in escrow for our first family home in Pasadena CA. We wanted to do additions (Approx 500 sq ft) for a bedroom and bathroom in addition to doing renovations of the existing structure. The lot is...
Luiggi Amoretti
Wanting to grow and invest
Hello,I'm new to this, I've been in the real estate industry for the last 3yrs filing paperwork and coordinating with agent, buyers, and sellers. I'm very interested in investing and have gained experience by finding ...
Account Closed
What Percent? real estate vs stock market, vs cash
Curious what others think good percentages are to be invested in real estate compared to the various investment vehicles such as stock market, peer to peer trading, etc. How are you chopping up your nest egg?Personall...
Garry McMichael
Best Questions to ask as well as things to look for in vieiwing
Good Afternoon BP Fam,So I am looking to view my first property soon and would really appreciate any advice that you would have to ask the realtor as well as things to look for while viewing the property. Any advice w...
Abraham Kaplan
Bidding on an Auction website
Need advice for a property that is listed on an auction website. The property is in Roswell NM. The current bid is $111,000. In RESS the comparables are around 160k. It is 3 bed, 2 bathroom, 1775 sqft. It is a histor...
Nicholas Quaranta
REI in the Colorado Front Range
Hey there guys!Wannabe investor here with my sights set on Colorado. I'm currently in the service with an EAOS date of December 2020 and recently the city of Greeley has caught my eye. Seems to have some potential for...
Gayle Eisner
AirBnB in SF Bay Area
Hi all:I have often wondered if it is worth it to invest time and effort in an AirBnb? The time it takes to schedule, collect monies, clean and maintain the unit seems like a lot of stress and work compared to how mu...
Chris Hewitt
Appraisal for HELOC within 6 months of purchase
I picked up a duplex about two months ago with a cash sale, and am in the process of putting a HELOC on it right now to get my money back out of it. The sellers were distressed, and we were able to get the property a...
Jon E.
Buy/Live in and Rent out vs Rent and Invest Elsewhere
Hello!Need some help thinking through two scenarios since I am new to all of this.The first is buying a condo (about $175k with $250 HOA), and living in it for about 5 years then renting it out afterwards. The monthly...