What book influenced your knowledge, viewpoints, and overall life the most? Additional question- What is your book suggestion for someone just entering real estate?
After a few years away, my wife and I have moved back to the Portland area with our baby girl. We're hoping to buy a duplex or a detached SFH with an ADU/mother-in-law apartment. We want a walkable enough neighborhood...
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Background - in 2006-2007 I owned a primary residence and 6 rentals. I did not study a lick and made every conceivable mistake that a newbie investor/landlord could make. I was over-leveraged, did no deep deal analyse...
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I have a tenant move out mid June and would like to market the unit before move out to fill it by July 1st. So far I have only marketed empty units close by and organized one or two open houses followed by application...
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I fix & flip homes. In 2019 that business will profit about $250K. I have an LLC for buying properties and another LLC that holds a contractor's license. (Company A buys the property and Company B renovates it....
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Got another one for you, see if you you relate- one of my
biggest problems in the business was the way I managed My time-can anyone relate? Time management is absolutely critical so learning how to management your tim...
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Hello all-
I have couple of questions about pre-foreclosure letters to homeowners:
1) Are there any legal issues with sending letters to homeowners who are in default of their loans? Have you guys run into any legal...
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I have some questions about apartment complex deals
1) Are large apartment complex NOT following 50% rule?
2) Is it possible to combine seller financing with hard money DP for infinite COC return?
3) If there is X yr...
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Hello BP,I am writing an offer for my first rental SFR purchase at Houston and would love to hear your thoughts on it.It needs new carpet and paint, I am estimating 7k for that. Cash on cash is not great (only 5%), bu...
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Hello BP community! I need some advice on how to move forward with my wife and I’s real estate goal which is to attain financial independence and be able to travel the world at our leisure and also be able to go visit...