Kyle J.
Success stories from 2012 AND what do you plan on doing in 2013
I went to a REI club meeting earlier this week, and the vast majority of the meeting was spent listening to other members' success stories from throughout the year. We were able to hear what other investors have done...
Mayer M.
How are you dealing with increased costs to build?
Hey!So how is everyone handling the increased development costs, particularly the dramatic increase in lumber prices?I have started to see people put projects on hold hoping that material costs come down, but will the...
Francis A.
Despite their high taxes, the wealthy keep moving to California
There has been a lot of talk of people moving out of California. To this effect, the Los Angeles Times has an article that goes by the subject "High taxes be damned, the rich keep moving to California". Has anyone rea...
Fred Engh
Should I ask for a buyer rebate? Or, am I being too cheap?
I called the listing agent on a foreclosure listed at $35k. I told her I'd make an offer (not at $35k). Mine was significantly lower.She told me she'd e-mail me the documents to e-sign. She had everything filled out (...
Natalie Schanne
Help!!! My spouse doesn't want to house hack and I REALLY do!
What's your advice for convincing your spouse to get interested in House Hacking?I love Scott Trench's Set for Life House Hacking mindset. Since 2009, I've owned a foreclosure-rehab turned house hack (5 BR 3 BA). I li...
Rich Weese
Any wannabe house designers or draftsmen BP members?
Are there any house designers or wannabes here on BP? I'm getting ready to start a couple more homes in my subdivision in South Texas. I have a plan I really like for one of the lots but I want to build on one of my o...
Sean Ray
Am I Crazy? The 1% Rule seems impossible in Dallas. Am I wrong??
I look up deals all the time in Dallas and I have found properties that can cash flow but renting a home for 1% of the purchase price seems nuts. That would mean you buy a decent place for $100sqft and rent it for $1s...
Jim Stoffey
My Diary - Getting a New Jersey (and Pennsylvania) Real Estate License
Hi all!This is a very long and detailed post. Way longer than I anticipated, but I tried to answer all the questions I had prior to starting this process, which was a lot. If any of the info below is incorrect, let ...
Account Closed
Starting a small property management company
I hope I'm posting this in the correct section.
I am going to start a small business with property management. I wan't to focus on single family residential and charge landlords either 10% or 15% of the rent.
I hav...
Ben Dunning
Motivated, Passionate New Investor from SF, CA
Hey Everyone, New Investor from beautiful San Francisco, CA.I am a transplant from the North East and loving the California lifestyle! Even if rents are completely obscene here in the city! A little about myself... ...