Brian Smartt
Detroit Homes?
Hi, my name is Brian and I use to be on here years ago, but some unfortunate things came up and forced me away for a few years. During this time I was given 2 homes in Detroit from a friend (at the time). I paid $495....
John Hagen
Rehaping 100 year old hard wood floors
Yesterday we closed on an old craftsmen style house, we started painting and ripping up carpet and I found painted hardwood floors in good shape. We are happy to save on flooring now we have to sand and stain the floo...
Jay Hinrichs
Air BnB Oregon Coast
I was curious if any BP members have a home on the coast that they put into AIR B nB specifically Seaside Or.I have a new build there that has a fabulous view.. its 3 bed 3 bath brand new construction upgraded granite...
Josh Taylor
Commercial Seasoning Period For Cash Out Refi?????
Im am looking at a 10 unit apartment property for my 1st multifamily. It is near a good college,only 30mins from me, and is below market rents. I have a LOC on some land I own clear, and I plan on using it for the dow...
Joe Demonte
Newbie from Orange County, California
Hi everyone!
My name is Joe DeMonte & I live in Orange County, Ca. I am originally from Chicago, Il but moved to sunny SoCal in 2008.
I'm completely new to REI, but have always been interested in investing for qu...
Ryan VanPatten
"Green" Rentals
Hey all,
I'm new to the forum, so this is my first discussion topic.
I am very into the sustainability movement, personal and professionally, and am hoping to 'green' up my town home and any future prop...
Prolet Miteva
New investors from Bay Area (California)
Hi,New investors here from Bay Area (CA). My husband (@Welbon Salaam) and I are located in the East Bay. I work in the tech industry and my husband is in between jobs.We currently own one rental (purchased in 2010) al...
CK Hwang
How to pick a hard money lender?
Over the last year, my fix and flip business has grown gradually and it looks like to grow further I'm kicking around the idea of trying to use some hard money to fund more projects and to get used to working with har...
Chris Martin
Brokerage "owner" vs. "owner/operator" for a new business model
Unlike fast food franchises, I'm not seeing where real estate brokerage franchises are set up as "owner" franchises. It seems like 99% (or more) of real estate brokerages are "owner/operator" set-ups. The "owner" i...
Rasheed Mcdaniel
Home warranty experience?
Has anyone had any dealings with American home shield corporation. It is a home warranty company that seems to talk the talk but is very Vague on the specifics. I'm curious to see if they are a reputable company or if...