David Robertson
What expenses are included in the 50%?
When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?
Thanks for your help.
Cheryl C.
What was your best deal ever?
How did you get it? Mine was in 2005 (shocking!). It took years of looking on and off for this type of property/deal. This time when it popped up on the mls, I went directly to the lister and had it UC in 2 days. ...
Jarrett Williams
New Member from Phoenix, AZ
Hello Everyone...My name is Jarrett Williams and I am a 21 year old college student trying to break in to the world of real estate. I live in the Phoenix, AZ area where things have been hit pretty hard the last coupl...
Paul Farmer
VA loan for single soldiers
Hey BP family!! Was reading up on the VA Loan and how it works and reading some posts on BP specifically Chris Mason, Lender in CA (#1220177) on "VA Loan for 2-4 units, what you need to know. Active or EAS'd." today a...
Henry Clark
RV/Boat/Vehicle lot selection
@ Ryan York post response. 1. Site Selection, 2. Considerations blog, 3. Site layout, This may be a little disjointed, I am combining 3 different blogs and discussions I have had.1. Site Selection:Your near Det...
Brian Morris
How to Strip paint from a deck
How do you strip thick paint off a deck? I put a little paint stripper on a patch, but it just gummies up the top layer slightly. Belt sander did a little better, but I would never finish. Is there a technique or p...
Denise Mayo-Walley
Analysis Paralysis in Houston metro
Hello BP community!
I've spent lots of time in the last couple of months learning as much as possible from various sources and now I am getting ready to take action! I have started assembling my team and wil...
Ryan Copeland
Triplex in Class C Neighborhood - NEED HELP QUICK
There is a triplex listed in a class C neighborhood, it's fully rented and 2 of 3 units have already been renovated. It will cash flow $1500 per month. Is it worth being in a Class C neighborhood?
Stephen Kiser
On week 2 of direct mail campaign ..
Hello everyone, After 1.5 years of selling residential real estate and being stuck in analysis paralysis I started a direct mail campaign. My goal is to get my phone ringing with motivated sellers. I want to be able t...
Jorge Rojas
New to Howard County, Maryland
Hello BP!! Jorge here ready to share and learn all I can about real estate investing and my experience thus far. I've been a member on BP since June and entered into this world after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad (as man...