Derek Dame
Bismarck REA Meetings
Hi everyone!I am a new REI in the Bismarck community. I was wondering if there are any meetups or REA meetings that a newbie would be able to attend? I am also looking at networking with local REI in Bismarck or Fargo...
Aaron Blevins
Can you trust Zillow Zestimates? If not, how to estimate value?
Was talking to a lender friend earlier who said Zillow Zestimates aren't trustworthy at all as they don't factor in REO sales. So aside from performing an actual appraisal or BPO, what are some good rules of thumb for...
Jason G.
Risky and complicated first deal in Newark, NJ – should I do it?
Risky and complicated for a first deal – should I do it?Hi BP community. I am writing with my first post, and I am writing at a time when I sense all of the hard work put in is about to lead to my first deal, on this...
Meredith L.
Ready to call brokers - What Advice Would You Give to a Newbie?
Hello BP - I’m finally confident enough to take action. I’ve decided what markets to target, my property criteria (40+ units, etc), and want to start analyzing and looking for deals in those markets. I have a list of ...
Yader Gomez
First investment advice in Orlando
Hello BP,I'm still a newbie at all this so please feel free to recommend any reading material to get me started. Long-term I would like to own multiple rental properties so this would be the first step.My girlfriend a...
Peter Fokas
car - lease vs buy
Trying to assess whether we should buy a car or lease a car. Breakdown of our current situation:1. we have one car (only need one car)2. we drive less than 10,000 miles a year3. we use the car more than 50% for busin...
Diane G.
My tenant buyout in San Francisco
Just wanted to write down my experience of tenant buyout in San Francisco, in the hope of helping those trying to go down that road...
So I have a unit in a 5 unit building in Pacific Height...Building comes up for c...
Michael Lonsdale
Trouble funding my first deal
Dear BP Community :),
LONG Time reader, First time posting! I've read, listened to, watched, and soaked up as much info as I can from this site over the last few years. Incredibly grateful for the people responsible ...
Christine Lee Middleton
Low Income Housing- Would you Invest?
It is apparent that the motivator in real estate investing is gaining financial freedom. Great ROIs are goal….hot up and coming areas are ideal….BUT….how does creating NICE, low income housing (sfr or multi) fit into ...
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...