Josh Robbins
My First Deal - $60k Duplex - What do you think?
Hi All,9 months ago i decided i wanted to invest in real estate and i'm finally taking action and got my first investment under contract (home inspection next week). I've run the numbers but would love to hear what p...
Michele Richard
Chicago Rental Properties
Hello,I am new to real estate investing and want to buy rental properties within Chicago and surrounding areas. In what areas would you recommend I buy my first rental property? I am interested in multi family rentals...
Chris Penny
Estimating Construction Costs
Hi, all. Our corporation owns a house in Los Angeles near Venice and La Cienega (adjacent to the hot Culver City area). The house was rehabbed when we bought it and then we converted the garage to a studio. We have...
Dan Audino
Intro Post - Chicago Commercial Property Manager
Hello BP!In 2025 I plan on purchasing my first home. Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find ...
Bobby Holley
Should I Flip or Should I Flop?
I'm preparing to buy and flip (ARV of $275k) an off market home through a personal contact. The neighborhood is an HOA and very well maintained. Of the 200+ homes there are 6 currently for sale and 15 sold this year...
Kenny Kuramoto
HELOC Stuck on how to start
Ok. I have a HELOC of $200k I'm having a hard time figuring out how to start and scale. There is only 2 ways I can think of to make it work. 1. Buy property outright and just pay the HELOC off slowly. 2. Is put a down...
Account Closed
What to do with my first purchase??
Hi All -I bought my first apartment as a primary residence about three years ago in New York City with a conventional residential loan. I completely renovated the apartment immediately and have been living there ever ...
Austin Faux
Realtor Says DEAL.....I Say NO DEAL.....What do you say?
Hi everyone,So I've got a Denver realtor trying to say this property: http://yourcastle.org/property/denver_7377641--459... is a deal. It's a total scrape and no one can live in it according to the two attorneys tryi...
Kendra Gaines
Total Newbie - Is this a good plan?
Hey! I've been thinking about investing in real estate for years. I'm finally 30 with a stable job in NYC and living in a dual income household and I think now is a good time. I currently live in East Orange. I see yo...
Chad Verde
$130k Cash what to do?
Hi BP,I have quite a bit of equity sitting in a rental property I own. Gathering different opinions here. What would YOU personally do with about $130k cash to invest in real estate. Just want to hear everybody's thou...