Hal Cranmer
Should we keep our powder dry?
It looks like it may be worth holding off on buying any more real estate. Check out what's coming in this article:
http://www.inman.com/news/2009/01/26/banks-unleash-flood-reos
Any thoughts?
Matt Hudson
Seller Financing - Got one on the hook!
Last week I received a call from a mailer. The gentleman asked me abruptly, "How much will you buy my house for?!". Before I could reply he proceeded to berate me and call me a "f*#$%ing vulture". Fast forward to toda...
Raja Gupta
Making a Disney Vacation Rental Work
Hi Everyone,
My wife and I currently own some STR properties in TN and are looking to expand to the Disney area. We have narrowed in on buying in Windsor Hills as we feel like the amenities are a nice bonus for fami...
Mike Terry
Construction Rising Lumber Costs
At the beginning of this year my partner and we’re considering building new houses due to the short supply of distressed properties in our market. Since then lumber prices alone are adding $24,000 to the cost of a typ...
Account Closed
House Hacking vs Rent Hacking
Hello,I'm starting out in real estate and have been considering doing a house hack in a multi-family unit. However, the more I learn about real estate the worse this idea seems. My understanding is that the golden sta...
Sara Kasper
STR Hidden Management Fees
I'm in negotiations with a STR management company. The bit of their contract that has me concerned is that, per their contract, they can charge any fee at any amount and retain the money while also being in control of...
Amir B.
Fresno, CA Advice
Hello BP Community,I am interested in acquiring a quadplex in Fresno. I have been told by a REA from Folsom about the potential growth for positive cash flow. Not sure if the REA is leading me down a dark alley. I wou...
Neal Z.
Direct Bookings vs. Airbnb/VRBO: Change My Mind
I've been contemplating the potential benefits of focusing on direct bookings for my vacation rental properties, as opposed to relying primarily on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. Historically, 95% of my business has ...
Antonio Bodley
When flipping properties to landlords.........
Is it the same as flipping homes to an investor who will then sell that same property to someone else at retail price? We use the wholesale formula to get our offer price to the seller. Then we flip property over to e...
Kevin Mehner
New to the game
Hello,I am fairly new to real estate investing. I just purchased a 4-plex in Utah to get started. It felt good to finally take the plunge after much analysis. The Oklahoma market has always intrigued me because I grew...