Ryan Braman
How do you find contractors in small towns?
How has everyone dealt with not having contractors nearby? I'm in Lexington Virginia and there is like 3 builders, 1 roofer, etc. And they aren't hurting for business so it doesn't seem like they are looking to take m...
Junior Matthews
Should I sell or keep my house in Hawaii?
Hello, I wanted to get input on whether I should sell my house in HI or not. It’s located in Kapolei, Hi and supposedly they are building up this area like crazy. After all closing cost fees, I would get around 40k. T...
Kyle Horjus
Live Near Santa Monica, a Newbie, and Need Accountability?
Hello All,First things first, I am not a real estate investor. It pains me to write that but it's not to say I don't WANT to be a real estate investor I am just stuck. Stuck for so many reasons:1. I live in Santa Moni...
Mike Nelson
IRS Penalty for late file on S corp, didt file extension
So I recieved a notice today for a $1560 fine for an LLC taxed as S corp that I started beginning of this year. I didnt file the extension, as the SCORP didnt make a dime ( im an idiot). I realized after it was too ...
Cody Evans
Cold Calling: Guy Asked Me To Make An Offer. Now what?
Hi BP,I cold called a gentleman today who is a out of town owner and he said sure I am interested in an offer. I told him I collect info and have to do the math on it. Every question I asked him: beds, baths, debt, mo...
Chantel Haywood
First time flipper, where to start?
Hello! I'm Chantel. I live in Bozeman, MT. I am planning to relocate to Seattle area in 2019, but I would like to get a house or two under by belt before the move. I've pondered flipping for years. It's always been in...
Jason W Krystofik
Pro-forma vs actual numbers. Where to find them?
Hi everyone. I am a newb to the BP community and searching for a little advice. My partner and I are currently analyzing several multifamily rental deals in the Pittsburgh area. We have gathered much of the data neede...
Chris V.
IT Nerd Investor - Columbia, South Carolina
Hey folks!My name is Chris, and I'm one of your latest super real estate newbs. I've spent the last 10 years in Information Technology, and I currently work as Director of Cybersecurity Operations at a financial insti...
Joshua Maisel
Dealing with living on the line between great/awful neighborhoods
So my first house hack is underway!!! I received a phenomenal financing offer through a local bank which paid 17K of my closing costs/DP/Mortgage Insurance. I closed the deal for $21 out of pocket. Int is low and so...
Shane Hetzel
Dusting Myself off After a Rocky Start in RE Investments
Hello all. I had been involved with Better Pockets sporadically last year while embarking on my first real estate project. I did a condo conversion from the previously existing multi family structure and ended up doin...