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Recently my husband and I jumped head first in to being REI's and landlords. We've been looking for a couple of years for something to invest in, but he's not a fan of properties which need significant work and we hav...
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Hi all,Connected with a MFR broker (investor himself, too) who brought to my attention an off-market deal for a duplex in Tacoma, WA. This is in the South Tacoma area, 98418 zip. I'm leaving in about 30 mins to go s...
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Hi, I'm Wendy Hoechstetter, recently transplanted back to my hometown from Mill Valley, CA (San Francisco Bay Area) after spending much more of my adult life there than here. I moved back in no small part due to the ...
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Hello BP GurusI have experience in Residential properties but Zero experience in Commercial properties.I’m intrested to Buy office building “Total 3,900 sq foot 2 story building. main floor has a foyer, reception ar...
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What kinds of licenses does it make sense to hold? Or what kinds of licenses do YOU hold?
I've seen some debate about real estate licenses, but what about, for example, general contractor licenses if you do a lot of ...
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Do you guys 1099 your workers? I have been paying cash to my workers and im startign to get worried come tax time.. anyone else have some advice regarding this? I track expenses in an excel sheet but im not sure if t...
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So far, the few flips that I've done have been what I'd call sugarcoat: paint, carpet, minor updates/upgrades, appliances.
I'm looking at a house now, however, that will need some serious work done to the foundation....
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Hi Team! I was wondering if you wouldn't mind providing feedback on my MTR listing. We have it posted on Airbnb/VRBO/CHBO/Zillow as an MTR for the past 2 month and haven't had a single booking. I've lowered my monthly...
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Hi all,I am working through the details of my first potential buy and hold opportunity, and I would love feedback from the BP community on both the analysis of the deal as well as creative financing options, if availa...
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I'd like to hear from some experienced rental property investors about what you focus on in your markets when rehabbing a rental. I hear a lot of people say kitchens, floors, paint, etc. Do any of you replaces furnace...