Samuel W.
Refurb Duplex, STR, cash out refi; advice on refi strategy?
Hi All!
I'm about to close on my first deal on 5/30 in San Diego, CA!!!!
It's a currently occupied duplex, that is rented waaay below market: $1,700/mo, $2000/mo respectively. Other units in the same neighborhood, s...
Calvin Schmeling
Getting Past The Education Stage And Into The Action Stage
I am currently in the education stage of my real estate journey and eventually want to make the transition of doing it full-time. I have read multiple books on overview of real estate, corporate/LLC structures, proper...
Nicholas Boccella
Current tenant applied for Section 8
Hello all,I have a current tenant in a duplex who was approved based on their current income. They have been with me for over a year and are good tenants so far. She just messaged me today that she applied for and r...
Robin Simon
What’s Next For DSCR Loans? Updates For 2024 and Beyond
Sharing what are some of the things I think may be on the horizon for DSCR Loans in 2024 - inspired by a lot of comments that pop on these forums. Would love feedback/further ideas of what people are seeing or hoping...
Ryan Smith
Newbie from Belleville, IL.
Hello BP community!
My name is Ryan Smith, and I'm a wholesaler in St. Clair County, IL. I also do deals in St.Louis, MO. I have a couple of deals under my belt, but I do considering myself wet behind the ears. I hav...
John McKee
How many beds should an average STR have?
Is there a sweet spot of bedrooms or baths that the average STR family needs. Also what size of beds? Is it worth it to get a queen vs. a double. What is the most marketable kind of layout when it comes to bed and ...
Justin Dziedzic
Needy Tenant - first time landlord
Ok, first rental and first tenant. This forum has been a godsend in terms of helping me and my first-time landlord anxieties. So, I have my first tenant, everything checked out, she was qualified, etc. She has been in...
Josephine S.
Lets talk about a Lease Purchase!
BP community,Hello to all I wanted to start a discussion on Lease Purchase, I want to know how to decide when an investor should consider this solution to a seller. If anyone could please give examples, or scenarios o...
Jeff Kovac
First commercial property, looking for input for development of best use
First commercial property, looking for input for development.
I offer the following as back ground and would ask for your input.
Energy booms create many types of opportunities, and after working in three, Alaska, W...
Coleman Doughty
San Diego Investor
Hi All,I work and live in San Diego, CA. A wonderful place to be, but not a great place to invest. I own a rental property in Laguna Hills and a primary residence in San Diego. However, with the way the markets have b...